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ILLUSTRATED  BY  SCRIPTURE, 

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SUISn3A.Y-SCECOOLS. 

IN  A SERIES  OF  EIGHT  NUMBERS. 

BY 

STEPHEN"  H.  TYNG-,  D.D., 

RECTOR  OP  ST.  GEORGE’S  CHURCH,  NEW-YORK, 


Third  Series—The  Gospels. 


PUBLISHED  BY  THE 

PROTESTANT  EPISCOPAL  SOCIETY  FOR  THE  PROMOTION 
OF  EVANGELICAL  KNOWLEDGE, 

No.  3 Bible  House,  Fourth  Ave.,  New-York. 


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Entered,  according  to  Act  of  Congress,  in  the  year  1S6T, 

BY  STEPHEN  H.  TYNG, 

In  the  Clerk’s  Office  of  the  District  Court  of  the  United  States  for  the 
Southern  District  of  New- York. 


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INTRODUCTION. 


This  little  book  is  a part  of  a course  of  Bible  Study. 
The  single  text-book  employed  is  the  Bible.  The  ques- 
tions are  questions  on  the  Bible,  to  be  answered  from 
the  Bible  alone.  It  is  intended  to  give  a clear  and  full 
knowledge  of  the  great  subjects  of  scriptural  instruc- 
tion in  this  connection. 

The  guide  assumed  in  this  study  is  the  Book  of  Com- 
mon Prayer.  The  purpose  is  to  illustrate  and  confirm 
the  language  and  expressions  of  the  Prayer-Book  by 
scriptural  proofs  and  testimonies. 

With  every  Lesson  is  a selected  portion  of  the  Prayer- 
Book,  which  is  always  printed  with  the  Lesson.  The 
design  is  to  explain  this  selected  portion  of  the  Liturgy, 
“ not  in  the  words  which  man’s  wisdom  teaclieth,  but 
which  the  Holy  Ghost  teaclieth,”  and  thus  to  unite  for 
this  study  the  Prayer-Book  and  the  Bible — the  one  as 
the  guide,  the  other  as  the  treasury  of  divine  truth  to 
which  it  leads. 


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INTRODUCTION. 


The  questions  are  all  answered  from  the  Scriptures 
with  adequate  references  to  each.  The  Lessons  are  so 
arranged  in  their  progress,  as  to  bring  out  a perfect 
exhibition  of  the  scriptural  instruction  of  each  selected 
portion  of  the  Prayer-Book  contained  in  these  successive 
Lessons.  The  scholar  therefore  needs  no  other  book 
than  the  Question-Book  and  the  Bible. 

Such  is  the  clearness  and  simplicity  with  which  the 
scheme  is  carried  out,  that  teachers  will  find  no  diffi- 
culty in  the  pursuit  of  the  course,  but  great  profit  for 
themselves  and  their  scholars.  On  each  text  of  Scrip- 
ture a single  leading  question  is  proposed,  to  which 
the  teacher  will  naturally  add  such  others  as  may  occur 
for  more  extended  illustration.  The  object  is  always  to 
make  each  reference  a subject  of  distinct  conversation 
and  remark  in  the  class,  and  thus  to  have  every  pas- 
sage of  Scripture  considered  and  understood  by  all  the 
scholars.  This  habit  of  exposition  and  study  will  be  as 
profitable  to  the  teacher  as  to  the  scholars. 

To  carry  out  this  scheme  with  adequate  effect  will  al- 
ways require  preceding  study  on  the  part  of  the  teacher. 
It  is  impossible  to  fulfill  the  duty  of  a Sunday-school 
teacher  without  study — prayerful,  sincere,  earnest  study. 
Teachers  must  feel  that  a great  and  important  trust  and 
responsibility  have  been  committed  to  them,  by  the 
Providence  which  has  allowed  them  to  enter  into  this 
vital  work  of  the  Church.  To  be  permitted  to  be  the 
Lord’s  servants,  to  teach,  to  convert,  to  sanctify,  to  save 
the  souls  of  the  children  of  the  Church,  as  the  Holy 
Spirit  shall  be  pleased  to  bless  their  labor,  is  a most 
important  and  precious  privilege.  No  thought,  or 
prayer,  or  time,  or  effort,  is  too  much  to  give  to  it. 

The  interest  of  the  scholars  will  always  be  dependent 


INTRODUCTION. 


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on  tlie  efficiency  of  tlie  teaclier.  As  a rule,  tlie  children 
are  generally  not  the  most  backward  in  previous  prepa- 
ration and  thought.  In  the  scheme  here  laid  out,  the 
youngest  scholars  may  be  made  interested.  It  will 
give  them  a wide  knowledge  of  holy  Scripture.  It 
will  make  the  habit  of  Scripture  reference  easy  and 
familiar.  It  will  accustom  them  to  Scripture  authority. 
It  will  show  them  how  truly  scriptural  is  the  Church 
in  which  they  are  trained  for  Christ.  It  will  make 
them  love  that  Church,  because  its  teachings  are  so 
true,  and  so  conformed  to  the  Word  of  God.  It  will 
qualify  them  to  be  useful  agents  and  messengers  of 
that  Church  in  years  to  come.  And  thus  it  will  greatly 
tend  to  build  up  and  to  establish  this  Church  on  its 
own  foundation  of  Bible  truth,  love  of  God  and  love 
of  men. 

In  laying  out  this  scheme  of  instruction,  the  author 
has  had  in  view  family  instruction  as  well  as  Sunday- 
school  teaching.  Every  member  of  the  Church,  young 
or  old,  will  find  the  study  a benefit  and  full  of  interest. 
It  comes  forth  in  this  shape  as  the  result  of  much  ex- 
perience, much  thought,  and  many  efforts.  The  author 
trusts  and  believes  that  it  will  be  a scheme  of  labor 
and  preparation  pleasing  to  his  brethren,  useful  to  the 
Church,  and,  through  the  divine  mercy,  acceptable  to 
God.  At  any  rate,  he  honestly  presents  it  with  this 
confidence,  as  one  of  the  fruits  of  his  long-continued 
effort  of  teaching  and  gathering  the  children  of  the 
Church  which  have  been  intrusted  to  him. 

Thus  may  he  hope,  in  the  closing  years  of  his  ministry, 
to  gather  up  the  fragments  which  remain,  that  noth- 
ing may  be>  lost/’  in  personal  efforts  to  be  useful,  and 
in  provision  for  those  whom  in  his  own  charge,  he  has 


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INTRODUCTION. 


always  loved  the  best.  The  last  work  of  life  may 
honorably  and  justly  be,  if  such  be  the  will  of  God,  as 
“ a teacher  of  babes,”  to  “ feed  ” the  Saviour’s  “ lambs.” 

S.  H.  T. 

St.  George’s  Rectory,  July  1,  1863. 


The  Third  Series  of  these  Lessons  is  here  presented. 
The  author  has  selected  the  Gospels  appointed  for  the 
Sundays  and  Holy  Days  in  the  order  of  the  Prayer- 
Book.  They  are  in  themselves  interesting  passages  of 
Holy  Scripture,  and  they  offer  the  appropriate  instruc- 
tion for  their  appointed  occasions.  He  has  here  printed 
the  text  in  the  body  of  each  lesson  with  as  numerous 
references  as  the  hour  of  teaching  will  generally  allow. 
These  references  can  readily  be  multiplied  in  the  per- 
sonal study  of  the  teachers.  The  author  sends  out 
this  help  to  them,  with  the  prayer  that  the  Lord  will 
be  pleased  to  accept  and  bless  the  effort  thus  to  do 
good  in  his  Church. 


THE  GOSPELS. 


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LESSON  I. 


FIRST  SUNDAY  IN  ADVENT, 

St.  Matthew  21 : 1-13. 

THE  LOWLY  KING. 

What  does  the  season  of  Advent  teach  us  ? 2 Peter 
1 : 16. 

For  what  purpose  did  the  Son  of  God  come  into  this 
world?  John 3 : 17. 

How  are  we  to  he  saved  through  him  ? John  5 : 24 ; 
Mark  1G  : 16. 

What  is  the  Gospel  for  the  First  Sunday  in  Advent  ? 
Matthew  21  : 1-13. 

What  does  it  relate  ? 

1 And  when  they  drew  nigh  unto  Jerusalem, 
and  were  come  to  Bethphage,  unto  the  Mount 
of  Olives,  then  sent  Jesus  two  disciples. 

Why  did  Jesus  wish  to  go  to  Jerusalem  at  this  time  ? 
Luke  9 : 51. 

Where  had  he  now  been  ? John  10  : 40. 

To  what  place  did  he  come  from  thence  ? John  12  : 1. 

Where  was  the  Mount  of  Olives?  Zechariah  14  : 4. 

How  long  was  this  before  the  Saviour’s  crucifixion  ? 
John  12  : 1 ; John  13  : 1. 

2 Saying  unto  them,  Go  into  the  village  over 
against  you,  and  straightway  ye  shall  find  an 
ass  tied,  and  a colt  with  her : loose  them,  and 
bring  them  unto  me. 

How  did  he  know  that  they  were  there  ? John 
2 : 24,  25. 

Had  he  a right  to  take  them  ? Matthew  28  : 18. 

How  did  he  get  this  right  ? Psalm  24  : 1,  2 ; Psalm 
50  : 10,  11. 


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THE  GOSPELS. 


3 And  if  any  man  say  aught  unto  you,  ye 
shall  say,  The  Lord  hath  need  of  them ; and 
straightway  he  will  send  them. 

For  whom  did  the  Lord  make  all  things  ? Proverbs 
16  : 4. 

Why  did  he  take  these  animals  ? Matthew  20  : 15. 

How  did  he  know  that  the  man  would  send  them  ? 
Proverbs  16  : 1. 

4 All  this  was  done  that  it  might  be  fulfill- 
ed which  was  spoken  by  the  prophet,  saying, 

5 Tell  ye  the  daughter  of  Sion,  Behold,  thy 
King  cometh  unto  thee,  meek,  and  sitting  upon 
an  ass,  and  a colt  the  foal  of  an  ass. 

Why  was  this  done  ? Luke  24  : 44. 

Where  is  this  prophecy  ? Zechariah  9 : 9. 

Who  was  to  be  the  king  of  Sion  ? Psalm  2 : 6,  7. 

How  are  we  to  feel  toward  him  ? Psalm  149  : 2. 

What  does  he  say  to  us  of  his  meekness  ? Matthew 
11  : 29. 

Why  was  he  meek  and  lowly  ? 1 Peter  2:21. 

6 And  the  disciples  went,  and  did  as  Jesus 
commanded  them. 

7 And  brought  the  ass,  and  the  colt,  and  put 
on  them  their  clothes,  and  they  set  him  thereon. 

What  example  did  these  disciples  set  for  us  ? Psalm 
27:8. 

What  is  said  of  obedience  to  the  Lord  ? 1 Samuel 
15  : 22. 

What  will  be  the  result  of  true  obedience  to  Christ  ? 
Revelation  22:14. 

8 And  a very  great  multitude  spread  their 
garments  in  the  way ; others  cut  down  branches 
from  the  trees,  and  strewed  them  in  the  way. 

Why  did  they  spread  their  garments  before  him? 
2 Kings  9 : 13. 


THE  GOSPELS. 


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Why  did  they  cut  down  branches  from  the  trees  ? 
Leviticus  23  : 40. 

Of  what  was  this  a sign  ? Psalm  149  : 2,  3,  4. 

9 And  the  multitudes  that  went  before,  and 
that  followed,  cried,  saying,  Hosanna  to  the 
Son  of  David:  Blessed  is  he  that  cometh  in 
the  name  of  the  Lord  ; Hosanna  in  the  highest. 

Where  are  these  sayings  described?  Psalm  118  : 24, 
25,  26. 

Why  did  the  people  rejoice  in  him?  Mark  12  : 37. 

What  did  the  rulers  say  of  this  feeling  of  the  people  ? 
John  11:47,  48;  John  7 : 49. 

How  ought  we  to  feel  toward  him  ? Philippians  4:4; 
1 Thessalonians  5 : 18. 

10  And  when  he  was  come  into  Jerusalem, 
all  the  city  was  moved,  saying,  Who  is  this  ? 

11  And  the  multitude  said,  This  is  Jesus 
the  prophet  of  NazaPeth  of  Galilee. 

What  is  said  of  this,  John  12,  from  the  12th  to  the 
19th  verse  ? 

Why  were  the  people  particularly  excited  now? 
John  12  : 18. 

What  was  thought  of  Nazareth  and  Galilee?  John 
1 : 45,  46 ; John  7 : 52. 

12  And  Jesus  went  into  the  temple  of  God, 
and  cast  out  all  them  that  sold  and  bought  in  the 
temple,  and  overthrew  the  tables  of  the  money- 
changers, and  the  seats  of  them  that  sold  doves, 

13  And  said  unto  them,  It  is  written,  My 
house  shall  be  called  the  house  of  prayer ; but 
ye  have  made  it  a den  of  thieves. 

What  was  said  of  the  Lord  coming  to  his  temple? 
Malachi  3 : 1,  2,  3. 

What  was  the  proper  use  of  the  house  of  God? 
Psalm  93 : 5. 


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THE*GOSPELS. 


Wliat  did  God  say  of  liis  house  in  Isaiah  56:7? 
What  admonition  is  given  to  us  in  reference  to  the 
house  of  God?  Ecclesiastes  5 : 1,  2. 

What  is  said  of  this  in  Psalm  89  : 7 ? 

What  was  the  command  to  Moses  and  Joshua  ? Ex- 
odus 3:5;  Joshua  5 : 15. 


THE  GOSPELS. 


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LESSON  II. 

SECOND  SUNDAY  IN  ADVENT, 

St.  Luke  2,1 : 25-33. 

V I 

THE  SECOND  ADVENT. 

How  many  advents  of  the  Saviour  were  there  to  he  ? 
Hebrews  9 : 28. 

What  was  the  purpose  of  the  first  advent  ? Hebrews 
9:26. 

What  is  the  purpose  of  his  second  advent  ? 2 Tim- 
othy 4 : 1. 

What  is,  the  Gospel  for  the  Second  Sunday  in  Advent  ? 
Luke  21  : 2o— 33. 

To  what  does  it  refer  ? 

25  And  there  shall  be  signs  in  the  sun,  and 
in  the  moon,  and  in  the  stars  ; and  upon  the 
earth  distress  of  nations,  with  perplexity ; the 
sea  and  the  waves  roaring. 

What  does  the  Saviour  say  of  his  future  coming  ? 
Matthew  25  : 31,  32,  33. 

What  is  said  of  these  signs  of  his  coming  by  the  pro- 
phets? Isaiah  24  : 23  ; Joel  2 : 30,  31. 

What  is  said  of  this  coming  by  the  apostles  after  the 
Saviour’s  resurrection  ? Acts  17  : 31 ; 2 Peter  3 : 10. 

26  Men’s  hearts  failing  them  for  fear,  and  for 
looking  after  those  things  which  are  coming 
on  the  earth : for  the  powers  of  heaven  shall 
be  shaken. 

Why  are  men  afraid  of  the  Saviour’s  coming  ? Isaiah 
33  : 14. 

Who  are  they  that  will  be  thus  afraid  ? Revelation 
6 : 14-17. 

How  shall  any  not  be  afraid  in  that  day?  Psalm 
46  : 1,  2,  3. 


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THE  GOSPELS. 


What  does  J esus  say  to  his  disciples  about  their  fear  ? 
John  14  : 1,  2,  3. 

27  And  then  shall  they  see  the  Son  of  man 
coming  in  a cloud  with  power  and  great  glory. 

How  will  the  Lord  Jesus  return  to  the  earth?  Acts 
1 : 11 ; Matthew  24  : 30. 

When  will  he  come  ? Matthew  24  : 36  ; 1 Thessalo- 
nians  5 : 2,  3. 

Who  will  come  with  him  ? Matthew  25  : 31 ; Daniel 
7:10. 

28  And  when  these  things  begin  to  come  to 
pass,  then  look  up,  and  lift  up  your  heads  ; for 
your  redemption  draweth  nigh. 

Who  will  be  safe  and  peaceful  in  that  day  ? Psalm 
125  : 1,  2. 

Why  will  they  be  safe  and  peaceful  ? Isaiah  26  : 3, 4. 

What  will  they  say  of  their  Lord  ? Isaiah  25  : 9. 

What  ought  they  now  to  do  ? Colossians  3 : 1-4. 

29  And  he  spake  to  them  a parable ; Behold 
the  fig-tree,  and  all  the  trees. 

30  When  they  now  shoot  forth,  ye  see  and 
know  of  your  own  selves  that  summer  is  now 
nigh  at  hand. 

What  is  a parable  ? 

A parable  is  a story  to  make  the  instruction  more 
plain. 

What  does  the  Dord  call  his  own  people?  Isaiah 
61  : 3. 

What  does  he  say  shall  be  their  feeling  at  his  appear- 
ing ? Isaiah  55  : 12,  13. 

When  is  the  spring  and  summer  for  the  soul  of  man  ? 
Ecclesiastes  12  : 1 ; Ecclesiastes  11 : 6. 

How  will  those  who  truly  grow  for  J esus  feel  when 
he  appears  ? Psalm  96  : 12, 13. 

31  So  likewise  ye,  when  ye  see  these  things 


THE  GOSPELS. 


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come  to  pass,  know  ye  that  the  kingdom  of 
God  is  nigh  at  hand. 

What  ought  we  to  seek  before  all  other  things? 
Matthew  6 : 33. 

What  is  the  foundation  of  our  hope  ? Isaiah  12:2. 
Ought  we  to  be  afraid  of  this  advent  of  our  Lord? 
Homans  8 : 17,  18. 

What  did  St.  Paul  say  of  this  prospect  for  himself  ? 
2 Timothy  4 : 6-8. 

32  Verily  I say  unto  you,  This  generation 
shall  not  pass  away,  till  all  be  fulfilled. 

33  Heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away : but 
my  words  shall  not  pass  away. 

Is  this  future  coming  of  our  Lord  certain?  Titus 
1:2;  Romans  3 : 3,  4 ; Deuteronomy  32  : 4. 

“ This  generation”  was  the  Jewish  people.  Matthew 
12  : 38,  39  ; 1 Corinthians  1 : 22. 

How  long  shall  this  nation  continue  ? Luke  21 : 24  ; 
Romans  11  : 25,  26. 

How  ought  we  to  receive  the  Saviour’s  words  ? John 
5 : 23,  24. 


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THE  GOSPELS. 


LESSON  III. 

THIRD  SUNDAY  IN  ADVENT. 

St.  Matthew  11 : 2-10. 

THE  DOUBTING  DISCIPLES. 

What  is  tlie  Gospel  for  tliis  Third  Sunday  in  Advent  ? 

What  does  it  describe  ? 

2 Now  when  John  had  heard  in  the  prison 
the  works  of  Christ,  he  sent  two  of  his  dis- 
ciples. 

Who  was  John  ? Luke  3 : 2,  8. 

What  was  he  called?  Matthew  3:1. 

Why  was  he  put  in  prison  ? Matthew  14  : 3,  4. 

What  were  the  works  of  Christ  ? Acts  10  : 38. 

Did  he  do  many  of  these  works  ? Matthew  4 : 23, 24. 

Who  were  John’s  disciples  ? Matthew  3 : 5,  6. 

What  became  of  John?  Matthew  14  : 10,  11, 12. 

3 And  said  unto  him,  Art  thou  he  that  should 
come,  or  do  we  look  for  another  ? 

Whom  did  he  mean  by  he  that  should  come  ? Luke 
3 * 15 

What  was  he  called?  John  4 : 25,  26. 

What  was  this  coming  one  ? Genesis  3 : 15. 

What  was  said  of  him  by  Jacob  ? Genesis  49  : 10. 

What  was  said  of  him  to  Moses?  Deuteronomy 
18  : 18,  19. 

What  was  said  of  him  by  Isaiah  ? Isaiah  7 : 14. 

What  was  said  of  him  by  Balaam  ? Numbers  24  : 17. 

4 Jesus  answered  and  said  unto  them,  Go 
and  show  John  again  those  things  which  ye  do 
hear  and  see. 

Wliat  were  John’s  disciples  to  show  to  him  ? 

What  did  our  Lord  refer  to  as  the  proof  of  his  claims  ? 
John  10  : 37,  38. 


THE  GOSPELS. 


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What  did  he  say  of  the  Jews’  unbelief  in  his  works  ? 
John  15  : 24. 

Why  did  he  appeal  to  them  for  w itness  ? Luke 
12  : 56,  57. 

5 The  blind  receive  their  sight,  and  the  lame 
walk,  the  lepers  are  cleansed,  and  the  deaf 
hear,  the  dead  are  raised  uj3,  and  the  poor  have 
the  gospel  preached  to  them. 

What  was  the  coming  Messiah  to  do  ? Isaiah  35  : 

3,  4. 

What  works  was  he  to  do?  Isaiah  35  : 5,  6. 

What  were  to  be  the  marks  of  his  divine  mission  ? 
Isaiah  61  : 1,  2. 

What  was  to  be  his  own  character  ? Isaiah  42  : 2, 

3,  4. 

Did  the  Jews  acknowledge  that  he  had  done  these 
miracles?  John  7 : 31 ; John  11  : 47,  48. 

6 And  blessed  is  he  whosoever  shall  not  be 
offended  in  me. 

Why  did  the  Jews  say  they  rejected  him?  John 
10  : 32,  33. 

Why  did  they  really  reject  him  ? John  8 : 46,  47. 

What  reason  did  the  Saviour  give  for  their  rejection 
of  him  ? John  10  : 25,  26. 

What  did  Jesus  say  should  be  the  result  of  their  re- 
jection of  him  ? Mark  8 : 38. 

Did  he  desire  to  save  them?  Luke  13  : 34,  35. 

How  did  he  feel  toward  them?  Luke  19  : 41,  42,  43. 

7 And  as  they  departed,  Jesus  began  to  say 
unto  the  multitudes  concerning  John,  What 
went  ye  out  into  the  wilderness  to  see?  A 
reed  shaken  with  the  wind  ? 

8 But  wnat  went  ye  out  for  to  see  ? A man 
clothed  in  soft  raiment?  Behold,  they  that 
wear  soft  clothing  are  in  kings’  houses. 


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THE  GOSPELS'. 


Did  many  of  the  people  go  after  John  ? Mark  1 : 4,  5. 

What  sort  of  a man  was  John?  Mark  6:20;  Mark 

1:6. 

What  did  he  mean  by  a reed  shaken  with  the  wind  ? 
Genesis  49  : 4 ; James  1 : 8. 

What  did  he  mean  by  being  clothed  in  soft  raiment  ? 
Proverbs  29  : 21. 

What  did  Jesus  require  of  his  disciples  l Matthew 
16  : 24. 

What  did  his  apostles  really  suffer  for  him  ? 1 Corin- 
thians 4 : 11 ; 2 Corinthians  11  : 27. 

9 But  what  went  ye  out  for  to  see  ? A pro- 
phet? yea,  I say  unto  you,  and  more  than  a 
prophet. 

10  For  this  is  he  of  whom  it  is  written,  Be- 
hold, I send  my  messenger  before  thy  face, 
which  shall  prepare  thy  way  before  thee. 

What  was  a prophet  ? Numbers  12  : 6. 

What  was  Moses  more  than  a prophet  ? Numbers 

12  : 7,  8. 

What  did  John  call  himself  ? John  1 : 23. 

What  was  he  called  by  the  prophets  ? Isaiah  40  : 3, 
4,  5. 

What  did  the  last  prophet  of  the  Old  Testament  call 
him?  Malachi  3:1. 

Whom  did  he  say  he  would  be  like  ? Malachi  4:5; 
2 Kings  1:8. 

Did  the  Lord  love  and  honor  John  ? Matthew  11 : 11. 

What  did  he  say  of  him  ? John  5 : 33,  34,  35. 

To  whom  should  doubting  disciples  be  sent?  John 
6 : 68,  69. 


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LESSON  IV. 

FOURTH  SUNDAY  IN  ADVENT. 

St.  John  1 : 19-28. 

THE  FAITHFUX,  WITNESS'. 

What  is  tlie  Gospel  for  the  Fourth  Sunday  in  Ad- 
vent ? John  1 : 19-28. 

What  does  it  tell  us  ? 

1 9 And  this  is  the  record  of  John,  when  the 
Jews  sent  priests  and  Levites  from  Jerusalem, 
to  ask  him,  Who  art  thou  ? 

What  authority  was  given  to  the  priests  and  Levites 
in  the  law  ? Deuteronomy  17  : 9, 10. 

What  was  the  command  concerning  false  prophets  ? 
Deuteronomy  18  : 20. 

What  direction  did  J esus  give  concerning  the  rulers 
of  the  Jews  ? Matthew  23  : 2,  3. 

Why  did  they  send  to  inquire  of  John  ? Luke  3:15. 

20  And  he  confessed,  and  denied  not ; but 
confessed,  I am  not  the  Christ. 

21  And  they  asked  him,  What  then?  Art 
thou  Elias  ? And  he  saith,  I am  t not.  Art 
thou  that  prophet  ? And  he  answered,  No. 

What  does  our  Lord  call  John  ? John  5 : 33,  34,  35. 
What  had  been  promised  of  the  coming  of  Christ  ? 
Daniel  9 : 25,  26. 

. Why  was  he  to  be  called  the  Messiah  or  Christ  ? 
Acts  4 : 27  ; Acts  10  : 38. 

Why  did  they  expect  Elias  ? Malaclii  4 : 5,  6. 

What  did  our  Lord  say  of  John’s  connection  with 
Elias  ? Matthew  11  : 13,  14. 

What  did  the  angel  say  concerning  John  ? Luke 
1 : 17. 

What  prophet  did  they  mean  ? Deuteronomy  18  : 

18, 19. 


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22  Then  said  they  unto  him,  Who  art  thou? 
that  we  may  give  an  answer  to  them  that  sent 
us.  What  sayest  thou  of  thyself  ? 

23  He  said,  I am  the  voice  of  one  crying  in 
the  wilderness,  Make  straight  the  way  of  the 
Lord,  as  said  the  prophet  Esaias. 

Who  was  John  ? Luke  1 : 13. 

What  did  the  angel  say  of  him  ? Luke  1 : 15, 16. 

When  did  he  begin  his  ministry  ? Luke*  3 : 1,  2,  3. 

What  had  Isaiah  said  of  John  ? Isaiah  40  : 3,  4,  5. 

Whose  way  was  he  to  prepare  ? Luke  1 : 76. 

How  was  he  to  prepare  the  way  of  the  Lord  ? Mala- 
chi  4 : 6. 

What  proof  did  he  give  of  his  fidelity  ? Mark  6 20  ; 
Luke  3 : 19,  20. 

24  .And  they  which  were  sent  were  of  the 
Pharisees. 

25  And  they  asked  him,  and  said  unto  him, 
Why  baptizest  thou  then,  if  thou  be  not  that 
Christ,  nor  Elias,  neither  that  prophet  ? 

26  John  answered  them,  saying,  I baptize 
with  w'ater : but  there  standeth  one  among 
you,  whom  ye  know  not. 

What  did  John  require  of  those  who  came  to  his  bap- 
tism ? Luke  3:8. 

What  did  he  tell  them  would  be  the  consequence  if 
they  did  not  repent  ? Luke  3 : 9. 

What  did  he  say  of  his  baptism  in  reference  to  Christ  ? 
Luke  3 : 16. 

Whom  did  he  mean  by  the  one  whom  they  did  not 
know  ? John  1 : 10,  11,  14. 

Why  did  they  not  know  him  ? Romans  11:8. 

Why  did  God  thus  blind  them  ? 1 Samuel  15  : 23. 

Who  did  know  him  ? Luke  2 : 25-32  ; Luke  2 : 
36-38. 


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What  was  the  blessing  on  those  who  knew  him? 
John  1 : 12. 

27  He  it  is,  who  coming  after  me  is  preferred 
before  me,  whose  shoe’s  latchet  I am  not  wor- 
thy to  unloose. 

28  These  things  were  done  in  Bethabara  be- 
yond Jordan,  where  John  was  baptizing. 

How  long  after  John  did  Jesus  come  ? Luke  1 : 26. 
Why  was  Jesus  preferred  before  John?  John  1 : 
29,  30 

What  did  John  say  of  himself  in  reference  to  Christ  ? 
Mark  1 : 7. 

What  did  our  Lord  say  of  those  who  humble  them- 
selves ? Matthew  23  : 12. 

Where  did  John  baptize  ? Mark  1 : 5. 

Bethabara  means  the  place  of  passage. 

When  did  Israel  pass  over  Jordan  ? Joshua  3 : 13  ; 
Joshua  4 : 18. 


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LESSON  y. 

SUNDAY  AFTER  CHRISTMAS, 

St.  Matthew  1 : 18-25. 

THE  SAVIOUR'S  BIRTH. 

What  is  the  Gospel  for  the  Sunday  after  Christmas  ? 
Matthew  1 : 18-25. 

What  does  it  describe  ? The  Saviour’s  birth. 

18  Now  the  birth  of  Jesus  Christ  was  on  this 
wise  : When  as  his  mother  Mary  was  espoused 
to  Joseph,  before  they  came  together,  she  was 
found  with  child  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

Who  was  Jesus  Christ?  Mark  1:1;  John  1 : 14. 

Who  was  Mary  ? Luke  1 : 26,  27. 

Who  was  Joseph  ? Matthew  18  : 55. 

What  was  Mary’s  character  ? Luke  1 : 28-80. 

What  did  the  angel  say  to  her  of  her  Son  ? Luke 
1 * 82 

What  is  said  of  the  Son  of  God  in  Hebrews  7:8? 

What  does  the  Redeemer  say  of  himself  in  Isaiah 
48:16, 17? 

19  Then  Joseph  her  husband,  being  a just 
man,  and  not  willing  to  make  her  a public  ex- 
ample, was  minded  to  put  her  away  privily. 

How  was  Joseph  her  husband?  Hosea  2 : 19,  20. 

What  is  meant  by  a just  man  ? Genesis  6 : 9. 

What  does  God  promise  to  the  man  who  is  upright  ? 
Psalm  112  : 4. 

Would  God  approve  of  such  a separation  ? Malachi 
2 : 14,  15. 

What  does  he  say  of  putting  away  ? Malachi  2:16. 

20  But  while  he  thought  on  these  things,  be- 
hold, the  angel  of  the  Lord  appeared  unto  him 
in  a dream,  saying,  Joseph,  thou  son  of  David, 


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fear  not  to  take  unto  thee  Mary  thy  wife  : for 
that  which  is  conceived  in  her  is  of  the  Holy 
Ghost. 

What  does  God  say  of  the  just  man  in  Psalm  112  : 5 ? 

What  is  Joseph  said  to  have  done  in  this  20th  verse  ? 

What  direction  does  God  give  to  a good  man  in 
trouble  ? Psalm  50  : 15. 

How  did  God  deliver  Joseph  in  this  20th  verse  ? 

What  was  God’s  promise  to  Moses  ? Exodus  23  : 20. 

What  is  said  of  the  angels  in  Hebrews  1 : 14  ? 

To  whom  did  this  angel  minister  ? 

What  did  he  tell  Joseph  ? 

21  And  she  shall  bring  forth  a son,  and  thou 
shalt  call  his  name  Jesus:  for  he  shall  save 
his  people  from  their  sins. 

Jesus  means  “ The  Lord  a Saviour.”  It  is  the  Greek 
form  for  Joshua.  So  Joshua  is  called,  Hebrews  4 : 8. 

What  rest  did  Joshua  give  to  Israel  ? Joshua#  21  : 44. 

What  rest  does  Jesus  promise  to  give?  Matthew 
11  : 29. 

What  was  he  to  do  for  his  people  in  this  21st  verse  ? 

How  does  he  save  his  people  from  their  sins  ? Isaiah 
53  : 6. 

What  is  said  of  him  in  Matthew  8 : 17  ? 

How  did  he  bear  our  sins  ? 2 Corinthians  5 : 21 ; 

Hebrews  9 : 26  ; 1 Peter  2 : 24. 

From  what  does  he  save  his  people?  Galatians 
3 : 13  ; Romans  8 : 1. 

Who  are  his  people  ? Ephesians  6 : 24. 

For  how  long  a time  are  they  saved  ? Isaiah  45  : 17. 

22  Now  all  this  was  done,  that  it  might  be 
fulfilled  which  was  spoken  of  the  Lord  by  the 
prophet,  saying, 

23  Behold,  a virgin  shall  be  with  child,  and 
shall  bring  forth  a son,  and  they  shall  call  his 


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name  Emmanuel,  which  being  interpreted  is, 
God  with  us. 

Why  was  all  this  done  ? 

What  did  our  Lord  say  of  the  things  written  by  the 
prophets  ? Luke  18  : 31. 

Where  is  this  prophecy  written  ? Isaiah  7 : 14. 
What  was  the  Saviour  first  called  in  the  Scripture  ? 
Genesis  3 : 15. 

What  is  said  of  him  in  Isaiah  12  : 2 ? 

24  Then  Joseph,  being  raised  from  sleep,  did 

as  the  angel  of  the  Lord  had  bidden  him,  and 
took  unto  him  his  wife  : * 

25  And  knew  her  not  till  she  had  brought 
forth  her  first-born  son : and  he  called  his  name 
Jesus. 

How  did  Joseph  receive  this  message  ? 

What  are  we  to  do  with  the  message  of  salvation  ? 
John  14  : 1. 

What  is  the  blessing  which  comes  from  believing  ? 
John  5 : 24. 

What,  then,  shall  we  do  ? Lamentations  3 : 40,  41 ; 
Isaiah  12  : 3,  4,  5 ; Isaiah  25  : 9. 


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LESSON  VI. 

FIRST  SUNDAY  AFTER  EPIPHANY, 

JSt.  LuTcc  2 : 41—52. 

THE  YOUTH  OF  JESUS. 

What  is  the  Gospel  for  the  First  Sunday  after  Epiph- 
any? 

What  does  it  describe  ? 

41  Now  his  parents  went  to  Jerusalem 
every  year  at  the  feast  of  the  passover. 

42  And  when  he  was  twelve  years  old,  they 
went  up  to  Jerusalem  after  th&  custom  of  the 
feast. 

Why  did  they  go  to  Jerusalem  every  year  ? Exodus 
23  : 14,  17  ; Deuteronomy  12  : 5. 

For  what  purpose  did  they  go  every  year  ? Exodus 
12  : 26,  27. 

What  was  the  example  of  Jesus?  Ecclesiastes  12  : 1 ; 
Jeremiah  3 : 4. 

When  should  we  begin  to  serve  the  Lord  ? Psalm 
71 : 5,  17. 

43  And  when  they  had  fulfilled  the  days,  as 
they  returned,  the  child  Jesus  tarried  behind 
in  Jerusalem;  and  Joseph  and  his  mother  knew 
not  of  it. 

Why  did  Jesus  remain  behind  ? Psalm  26:8;  Psalm 
84  : 10. 

How  will  a pious  youth  feel  in  reference  to  the  house 
of  God  ? Psalm  122  : 1 ; Song  of  Solomon  2:3;  Exodus 
S3  : 11. 

•44  But  they,  supposing  him  to  have  been  in 
the  company,  went  a day’s  journey;  and  they 
sought  him  among  their  kinsfolk  and  acquaint- 
ance. 


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45  And  when  they  found  him  not,  they 
turned  back  again  to  Jerusalem,  seeking  him. 

What  is  our  duty  in  reference  to  Jesps  ? Psalm  16  : 8, 
9 ; Proverbs  8 : 34,  35,  36. 

Can  we  neglect  a Saviour  without  suffering. for  it? 
Deuteronomy  32  : 18,  20  ; Proverbs  1 : 32,  33. 

What  was  the  feeling  of  Mary  and  Joseph  when 
they  missed  him  ? Luke  2 : 48 ; Song  of  Solompn  5:6. 

46  And  it  came  to  pass,  that  after  three  days 
they  found  him  in  the  temple,  sitting  4n  the 
midst  of  the  doctors,  both  hearing  them,  and 
asking  them  questions. 

47  And  all  that  heard  him  were  astonished 
at  his  understanding  and  answers. 

Whom  were  they  seeking  ? 

Where  did  they  find  him  ? 

What  was  said  of  the  Lord’s  coming  to  his  temple  ? 
Malachi  3:1;  John  1 : 26. 

Where  may  we  find  the  Saviour  ? St.  Matthew 
18  : 20 ; Exodus  20  : 24. 

How  are  we  to  seek  him  ? Jeremiah  29  : 12,  13. 

How  was  Jesus  occupied  in  the  temple  ? 

What  does  he  say  of  the  Holy  Scripture?  John 
5:39. 

Is  it  a great  blessing  to  be  taught  the  Holy  Scrip- 
ture ? 2 Timothy  3 : 15. 

48  And  when  they  saw  him,  they  werd 
amazed:  and  his  mother  said  unto  him,  Son, 
why  hast  thou  thus  dealt  with  us  ? behold,  thy 
father  and  I have  sought  thee  sorrowing. 

How  long  had  they  sought  him  ? 

With  what  feeling  had  they  sought  him  ? 

What  is  said  of  our  seeking  the  Saviour?  Hosea 
6 : 1,  2,  3. 

What  is  said  of  Israel’s  seeking  the  Lord?  Jere- 
miah 50 : 4,  5. 


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For  what  are  we  to  mourn  when  we  seek  him  ? Ho- 
sea  14  : 1,  2 ; 2 Corinthians  7 : 10. 

49  And  he  said  unto  them,  How  is  it  that  ye 
sought  me  ? wist  ye  not  that  I must  be  about 
my  Father’s  business  ? 

50  And  they  understood  not  the  saying 
which  he  spake  unto  them. 

Should  they  have  been  astonished  ? 

What  had  the  angel  said  to  them  ? Luke  1 : 31,  32, 
33 ; Matthew  1 : 20,  21. 

What  did  the  Saviour  say  to  the  two  disciples? 
Luke  24 : 25. 

Who  alone  teaches  us  effectually  of  Jesus?  1 Corin- 
thians 12:3;  John  16  : 13,  14. 

51  And  he  went  down  with  them,  and  came 
to  Nazareth,  and  was  subject  unto  them:  but 
his  mother  kept  all  these  sayings  in  her  heart. 

52  And  Jesus  increased  in  wisdom  and  -stat- 
ure, and  in  favor  with  God  and  man. 

What  was  prophesied  of  the  meekness  of  Christ? 
Isaiah  42  : 2. 

What  does  Paul  say  of  him  ? 2 Corinthians  10  : 1. 

Are  we  to  imitate  him  ? 1 Peter  2 : 21,  22. 

What  was  the  prophecy  concerning  his  youth  ? Isaiah 
11 : 1,  2,  3. 


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LESSON  VII. 

SECOND  SUNDAY  AFTER  EPIPHANY. 

St.  John  2 : 1-11. 

THE  MARRIAGE  AT  CANA. 

What  is  the  Gospel  for  this  day  ? 

What  events  does  it  relate  ? 

1 And  the  third  day  there  was  a marriage 
in  Cana  of  Galilee;  and  the  mother  of  Jesus 
was  there : 

2 And  both  Jesus  was  called,  and  his  dis- 
ciples, to  the  marriage. 

To  what  previous  day  did  tins  third  refer?  John 
1:43. 

What  was  the  connection  of  Jesus  with  Galilee? 
Luke  4 : 14,  16. 

Who  was  the  mother  of  Jesus?  Luke  1 : 26,  27. 

Who  were  disciples  of  Jesus  at  this  time?  John 
1 : 40,  41,  43,  45  ; Matthew  4 : 21,  22. 

3 And  when  they  wanted  wine,  the  mother 
of  Jesus  saith  unto  him,  They  have  no  wine. 

“ When  they  wanted  wine”  is  literally,  “ When  the 
wine  gave  out,  or  failed.” 

What  is  said  of  wine  ? Psalm  104  : 15 ; Proverbs 
31  : 6. 

Was  it  considered  a blessing?  Genesis  49  : 11 ; Joel 
3:18;  Zechariah  10  : 7. 

To  whom  did  Mary  go  when  the  wine  failed?  John 
2:3. 

To  whom  are  we  to  go  for  what  we  need?  John 
16  : 24 ; John  6 : 68,  69. 

4 Jesus  saith  unto  her,  Woman,  what  have 
I to  do  with  thee  ? mine  hour  is  not  yet  come. 


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5 His  mother  saith  unto  the  servants,  What- 
soever he  saith  unto  you,  do  it. 

Did  Jesus  refuse  her  ? John  2 : 4. 

What  are  we  to  do  when  we  ask  from  him  ? Psalm 
37:7;  James  5 : 7. 

Did  his  mother  believe  in  him  ? J ohn  2:5;  Matthew 
21  : 22. 

What  will  be  the  evidence  of  our  believing  him? 
John  14  : 23  ; Psalm  62  : 5 ; Psalm  27  : 14. 

6 And  there  were  set  there  six  water-pots  of 
stone,  after  the  manner  of  the  purifying  of  the 
Jews,  containing  two  or  three  firkins  apiece. 

7 Jesus  saith  unto  them,  Fill  the  water-pots 
with  water.  And  they  filled  them  up  to  the 
brim. 

What  was  the  custom  of  the  Jews  in  this  respect  ? 
Mark  7 : 3,  4. 

These  six  water-pots  would  hold  perhaps  a hundred 
gallons. 

What  command  did  Jesus  give?  John  2 : 7. 

Did  the  servants  obey  him  ? John  2 : 7. 

What  does  Jesus  require  of  us  ? John  15  : 14 ; 1 John 
5:3. 

Did  the  servants  know  what  he  was  going  to  do  ? 

Can  we  always  know  what  he  means  to  do  ? John 
13 : 6,  7. 

What  does  he  require  of  us  when  we  are  ignorant  ? 
Isaiah  50  : 10. 

8 And  he  saith  unto  them,  Draw  out  now, 
and  bear  unto  the  governor  of  the  feast.  And 
they  bare  it. 

Did  the  Lord  tell  them  what  he  had  done  ? 

To  what  proof  did  he  appeal  ? Psalm  34  : 8. 

How  shall  we  know  the  power  and  goodness  of  the 
Saviour  ? 1 Peter  2:3. 

To  whom  did  he  submit  the  work  which  he  had  done  ? 


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fpELS. 


To  whom  does  he  appeal  for  the  great  doctrines  which 
he  teaches  ? Hebrews  5:14. 

What  did  he  say  to  the  Jews  ? Luke  12  : 57. 

9 When  the  ruler  of  fthe  feast  had  tasted  the 
water  that  was  made  wine,  and  knew  not 
whence  it  was,  (but  the  servants  which  drew 
the  water  knew,)  the  governor  of  the  feast 
called  the  bridegroom, 

10  And  saith  unto  him,  Every  man  at  the 
beginning  doth  set  forth  good  wine  ; and  when 
men  have  well  drunk,  then  that  which  is 
worse : but  thou  hast  kept  the  good  wine  un- 
til now. 

Wliat  liad  Jesus  done  to  the  water?  John  2 : 9. 

What  did  the  ruler  of  the  feast  do  ? 1 Thessalonians  * 
5:21;  Galatians  6 : 4. 

What  does  the  Lord  call  his  Gospel  ? Isaiah  25  : 6. 

Was  the  wine  thus  prepared  good  ? John  2:10. 

What  does  the  Lord  say  of  his  mercy  to  his  people  ? 
Isaiah  5:2. 

What  did  he  say  of  the  blessings  of  his  Gospel  to  the 
woman  of  Samaria?  John  4 : 14,  10. 

Will  those  who  love  the  Saviour  ever  be  tired  of 
him  ? 1 Peter  2 : 7. 

What  does  he  say  ? Isaiah  46  : 4. 

What  does  David  say  ? Psalm  23  : 3,  4. 

11  This  beginning  of  miracles  did  Jesus  in 
Cana  of  Galilee,  and  manifested  forth  his  glory ; 
and  his  disciples  believed  on  him. 

What  was  the  design  of  Jesus  in  this  miracle  ? John 

2:11. 

What  is  he  called  ? Hebrews  1 : 3. 

Why  was  the  history  of  him  written?  John  20  : 31. 

What  shall  be  the  great  manifestation  of  his  glory  ? 
Matthew  25  : 31 ; Habakkuk  2:14;  Isaiah  40  : 5. 


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LESSON  VIII. 

THIRD  SUNDAY  AFTER  EPIPHANY. 

St.  Matthew  8 : 1-13. 

THE  HEALING  SAVIOUR. 

What  is  the  Gospel  appointed  for  this  day  ? 

What  is  the  subject  of  it  ? 

1 When  he  was  come  down  from  the  moun- 
tain, great  multitudes  followed  him. 

2.  And  behold,  there  came  a leper  and  wor- 
shiped him,  saying,  Lord,  if  thou  wilt,  thou 
canst  make  me  clean. 

For  what  had  the  Saviour  been  on  the  mountain  ? 
Matthew  5:1. 

How  had  he  been  occupied  before  ? Matthew  4 : 23. 

What  is  the  first  case  here  related  ? Matthew  8 : 2. 

What  was  the  special  command  in  regard  to  a leper  ? 
Leviticus  13  : 45,  46. 

Who  alone  could  recover  the  leper  ? 2 Kings  5 : 7. 

When  this  leper  came  to  Jesus,  what  did  he  do  and 
say t 

Who  was  Jesus  ? Romans  9:5;  Matthew  1 : 23. 

3 And  Jesus  put  forth  his  hand,  and  touched 
him,  saying,  I will;  be  thou  clean.  And  im- 
mediately his  leprosy  was  cleansed. 

What  did  Jesus  answer  him? 

What  was  the  effect  of  the  word  of  Jesus  ? 

By  what  name  did  the  Lord  call  himself  to  Moses  ? 
Exodus  15  : 26. 

What  did  the  prophet  Malaclii  say  of  the  coming 
Saviour  ? Malachi  4 : 2. 

What  did  Jesus  say  of  himself  to  John  ? Revelation 
1 : 17,  18. 

4 And  Jesus  saith  unto  him,  See  thou  tell  no 


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man;  but  go  thy  way,  show  thyself  to  the 
priest,  and  offer  the  gift  that  Moses  command- 
ed, for  a testimony  unto  them. 

Why  did  not  Jesus  wish  him  to  tell  of  it  ? John  7:8; 
John  6 : 15. 

What  was  the  offering  which  the  leper  was  to  make 
when  he  was  healed  ? Leviticus  14  : 2-7. 

To  whom  may  we  carry  our  sickness  and  sorrow? 
Matthew  8 : 16,  17 ; Matthew  11 : 28. 

5 And  when  Jesus  was  entered  into  Caper- 
naum, there  came  unto  him  a centurion,  be- 
seeching him, 

6 And  saying,  Lord,  my  servant  lietli  at 
home  sick  of  the  palsy,  grievously  tormented. 

A centurion  was  a Roman  commander  of  a hundred 
soldiers. 

What  was  the  character  of  this  man  ? Luke  7 : 4,  5. 

What  evidence  did  he  here  give  of  his  kindness? 
Job  31 : 13,  14. 

To  whom  did  he  bring  his  request  ? 

What  does  Paul  call  a Christian  servant?  Phile- 
mon 16. 

7 And  Jesus  saith  unto  him,  I will  come  and 
heal  him. 

8 The  centurion  answered  and  said,  Lord,  I 
am  not  worthy  that  thou  shouldest  come  under 
my  roof:  but  speak  the  word  only,  and  my 
servant  shall  be  healed. 

What  did  Jesus  say  to  him  ? 

What  does  he  say  of  all  who  come  to  him?  John 
G : 37  ; Romans  10  : 12,  13. 

What  did  the  centurion  answer  him? 

What  does  Jesus  say  of  such  ? Luke  14  : 11. 

9 For  I am  a man  under  authority,  having 
soldiers  under  me : and  I say  to  this  man,  Go, 
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cometh;  and  to  my  servant,  Do  this,  and  he 
doeth  it. 

What  did  he  believe  Jesus  could  do? 

Who  alone  could  do  this?  Psalm  33  : 8,  9. 

What  did  the  centurion  say  that  he  himself  could  do  ? 

What  is  promised  to  those  who  believe  in  Jesus? 
Romans  9 : 33. 

10  When  Jesus  heard  it,  he  marvelled,  and 
said  to  them  that  followed,  Verily  I say  unto 
you,  I have  not  found  so  great  faith,  no,  not  in 
Israel. 

Did  Jesus  accept  his  faith  ? 

What  did  the  Lord  say  of  the  Genftles,  and  of  Israel, 
by  his  prophet  ? Isaiah  65  : 1,  2. 

Why  did  not  the  Israelites  believe  in  Jesus  ? 2 Corin- 
thians 3 : 14. 

11  And  I say  unto  you,  That  many  shall 
come  from  the  east  and  west,  and  shall  sit 
down  with  Abraham,  and  Isaac,  and  Jacob,  in 
the  kingdom  of  heaven. 

12  But  the  children  of  the  kingdom  shall  be 
cast  out  into  outer  darkness:  there  shall  be 
weeping  and  gnashing  of  teeth. 

What  was  promised  of  the  coming  of  the  Gentiles  to 
the  Saviour?  Isaiah  60  : 3 ; Psalm  72  : 11. 

What  does  Paul  say  of  the  conversion  of  the  Gen- 
tiles? Romans  11 : 25,  26. 

Who  will  be  saved  and  who  will  be  cast  out  ? St. 
Mark*  16  : 15,  16  ; Romans  10  : 12, 13. 

13  And  Jesus  said  unto  the  centurion,  Go 
thy  way ; and  as  thou  hast  believed,  so  be  it 
done  unto  thee.  And  his  servant  was  healed  in 
the  self-same  hour. 

What  was  the  reward  of  the  centurion’s  faith  ? 

What  promise  does  the  Lord  give  to  our  believing  in 
prayer  ? Mark  11  : 24 ; James  5 : 15. 


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LESSON  IX. 

FOURTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  EPIPHANY, 

St.  Matthew  8.  : 23-34. 

THE  MIGHTY  SAVIOUH. 

What  is  the  Gospel  for  this  day  ? 

What  mighty  works  of  Jesus  does  it  describe  ? 

23  And  when  he  was  entered  into  a ship,  his 
disciples  followed  him. 

24  And  behold,  there  arose  a great  tempest 
in  the  sea,  insoifiuch  that  the  ship  was  covered 
with  the  waves  : but  he  was  asleep. 

Wliat  is  the  first  display  of  the  Saviour’s  power  in 
this  passage  ? 

What  does  the  Psalmist  say  of  a storm  at  sea  ? Psalm 
107  : 23-30. 

Wrhat  parts  of  this  description  are  found  in  the  Gos- 
pel now  before  us  ? 

What  did  the  Saviour’s  sleep  show  ? Hebrews  2:14; 
Matthew  8:17. 

25  And  his  disciples  came  to  him,  and  awoke 
liim,  saying,  Lord,  save  us : we  perish. 

26  And  he  saith  unto  them,  Why  are  y6  fear- 
ful, O ye  of  little  faith  ? Then  he  arose,  and 
rebuked  the  winds  and  the  sea ; and  there  was 
a great  calm. 

27  But  the  men  marvelled,  saying,  What 
manner  of  man  is  this,  that  even  the  winds  and 
the  sea  obey  him  ! 

To  whom  did  the  disciples  go  in  their  danger  ? 

What  was  the  Lord’s  command  and  promise  to  us  ? 
Psalm  50  : 15  ; Psalm  145  : 18. 

Why  were  they  fearful  ? James  1 : 6. 


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What  does  God  promise  to  those  who  trust  in  him  ? 
Psalm  125  : 1 ; Psalm  55  : 22. 

What  did  the  Saviour  do  ? 

Whose  voice  alone  can  govern  the  storm?  Psalm 
29  : 3,  10  ; Psalm  93  : 3,  4. 

What  was  the  effect  of  the  Saviour’s  word  ? Psalm 
107  : 29,  30. 

Who  was  this  mighty  Saviour  ? Revelation  19  : 16. 

What  is  it  said  that  his  disciples  did  on  a similar  oc- 
casion ? Matthew  14  : 33. 

What  is  his  promise  to  us  ? Isaiah  43  : 2. 

28  And  when  he  was  come  to  the  other  side, 
into  the  country  of  the  Gergesenes,  there  met 
him  two  possessed  with  devils,  coming  out  of 
the  tombs,  exceeding  fierce,  so  that  no  man 
might  pass  by  that  way. 

29  And,  behold,  they  cried  out,  saying,  What 
have  we  to  do  with  thee,  Jesus,  thou  Son  of 
God  ? art  thou  come  hither  to  torment  us  be- 
fore the  time  ? 

What  is  the  second  mighty  work  related  in  this  Gos- 
pel ? 

What  is  said  of  one  of  these  men  by  St.  Mark  ? Mark 
5 : 2-5. 

Who  were  they  that  thus  cried  out  ? 

Were  the  men  or  the  devils  afraid  of  the  torment  of 
which  they  speak  ? 

What  is  said  of  the  torment  prepared  for  the  devils  ? 
Matthew  25  : 41  ; Revelation  20  : 10. 

Will  any  men  be  partakers  of  this  torment  ? Reve- 
lation 14:10,  11. 

Who  can  deliver  men  from  this  punishment  of  devils  ? 
Hebrews  2 : 14, 15. 

Can  any  other  one  deliver  them  ? Acts  4 : 12. 

30  And  there  was  a good  way  off  from  them 
an  herd  of  many  swine,  feeding. 

31  So  the  devils  besought  him,  saying,  If 


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thou  cast  us  out,  suffer  us  to  go  away  into  the 
herd  of  swine. 

Were  the  Jews  allowed  to  keep  swine?  Leviticus 
11  : 7 ; Deuteronomy  14  : 8. 

What  does  God  say  of  those  who  disobeyed  him  in 
this  ? Isaiah  65  : 2,  3,  4. 

32  And  he  said  unto  them,  Go.  And  when 
they  were  come  out,  they  went  into  the  herd 
of  swine  : and,  behold,  the  whole  herd  of  swine 
ran  violently  down  a steep  place  into  the  sea, 
and  perished  in  the  waters. 

Was  this  a punishment  to  the  swine,  or  their  own- 
ers ? 

Were  these  persons  justly  punished  for  their  disobe- 
dience to  God  ? Romans  3:19. 

Can  we  ever  be  gainers  in  sin  ? Proverbs  8 : 36 ; 
Ecclesiastes  8 : 12,  13. 

33  And  they  that  kept  them,  fled,  and  went 
their  ways  into  the  city,  and  told  every  thing ; 
and  what  was  befallen  to  the  possessed  of  the 
devils. 

34  And  behold,  the  whole  city  came  out  to 
meet  Jesus  : and  when  they  saw  him,  they  be- 
sought him  that  he  would  depart  out  of  their 
coasts. 

Why  did  they  wish  him  to  depart  ? Job  21  : 14, 
15,  16. 

Had  they  a right  to  complain  ? Lamentations  3 : 22, 
39,  40. 

What  is  our  path  of  safety  and  wisdom  ? Job  28  : 28 ; 
1 Timothy  4:8;  Romans  8 : 28. 


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LESSON  X. 

FIFTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  EPIPHANY. 

St.  Matthew  13  : 24-30. 

THE  TARES  IK  THE  FIELD. 

Wliat  is  the  Gospel  for  to-day  ? 

What  is  the  subject  of  it  ? 

24  Another  parable  put  he  forth  unto  them, 
saying,  The  kingdom  of  heaven  is  likened  unto 
a man  which  sowed  good  seed  in  his  field. 

A parable  is  a comparison,  or  story,  by  which  some 
truth  is  made  plain.  2 Samuel  12  : 1-9. 

What  is  the  story  which  the  Saviour  here  tells  the 
people  ? 

What  does  “ the  kingdom  of  heaven”  mean  ? Daniel 
7 : 13,  14  ; Jeremiah  23  : 5,  6 ; Zechariah  9:9. 

Who  was  to  be  the  king  in  this  kingdom?  Mat- 
thew 13  : 37. 

From  whence  did  Jesu3  come  ? John  6 : 38 ; John 
16 : 28. 

What  did  he  say  when  he  began  to  preach  ? Mat- 
thew 4:17. 

What  was  the  good  seed  he  sowed  in  his  field  ? Mat- 
thew 13  : 38  ; Luke  8 : 11 ; John  17  : 17. 

25  But  while  men  slept,  his  enemy  came 
and  sowed  tares  among  the  wheat,  and  went 
his  way. 

Who  was  the  enemy  that  sowed  the  tares  ? Matthew 
13  : 39. 

What  were  the  tares  ? Matthew  13  : 38,  41. 

Who  were  some  of  the  persons  that  were  tares  in  the 
apostles’  time  ? 2 Timothy  4 : 10,  14  ; 3 John  9,  10  ; 
2 Timothy  2 : 17. 

What  were  some  of  these  persons  called  ? 2 Corinth- 
ians 11 : 13  ; Jude  11,  12. 


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How  were  these  tares  sown  ? Galatians  2:4;  Jnde  4 

26  But  when  the  blade  was  sprung  up,  and 
brought  forth  fruit,  then  appeared  the  tares 
also. 

What  is  the  blade  ? Mark  4 : 26,  28. 

How  soon  did  these  tares  spring  up  in  the  Church  ? 
Acts  5 : 1,  2,  9 ; Acts  15  : 1, 23, 24 ; Galatians  1 : 6, 7,  8,  9. 

Would  such  tares  always  be  sown  ? 1 Corinthians 

11  : 19  ; 2 Timothy  4 : 3,  4 ; 1 Timothy  4:1. 

27  So  the  servants  of  the  householder  came 
and  said  unto  him,  Sir,  didst  not  thou  sow  good 
seed  in  thy  field  ? from  whence  then  hath  it 
tares  ? 

28  He  said  unto  them,  An  enemy  hath  done 
this. 

Who  were  these  servants  ? Luke  6:13;  Luke  9:10; 
Luke  10  : 1,  17. 

What  does  Jesus  say  of  those  who  rejected  him? 
John  8 : 44,  45. 

W7hat  does  Paul  say  of  this  enemy  ? 2 Corinthians 
11  : 3,  14,  15. 

What  does  John  say  of  this  work  of  the  enemy? 
1 John  3 : 10. 

28  The  servants  said  unto  him,  Wilt  thou 
then  that  we  go  and  gather  them  up  ? 

29  But  he  said,  Nay;  lest  w^hile  ye  gather 
up  the  tares,  ye  root  up  also  the  wheat  with 
them. 

What  instances  do  you  find  in  the  Gospel  like  this  ? 
Mark  9 : 38,  39  ; Luke  9 : 53,  54,  55,  56. 

What  does  Paul  say  he  had  done  with  some  wicked 
men  ? 1 Timothy  1 : 19,  20. 

What  does  he  tell  Timothy  to  do  ? 2 Timothy  3:5. 

What  general  command  does  he  give  concerning 
wicked  persons  ? 2 Corinthians  6 : 14-18. 


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Wliat  conduct  did  the  Lord  say  he  approved  in  the 
Church  at  Ephesus  ? Revelation'  2 : 2,  3. 

30  Let  both  grow  together  until  the  har- 
vest : and  in  the  time  of  harvest  I will  say  to 
the  reapers,  Gather  ye  together  first  the  tares, 
and  bind  them  in  bundles  to  burn  them  : but 
gather  the  wheat  into  my  barn. 

When  will  the  harvest  he  ? Matthew  13  : 39. 

What  is  the  end  of  the  world  to  man  ? Ecclesiastes 
9 : 5,  6.  t 

What  will  he  after  that  for  man  ? Hebrews  9 : 27 ; 
Ecclesiastes  12  : 14. 

By  whom  are  we  then  fo  he  judged  ? John  5 : 22  ; 
2 Corinthians  5:10. 

What  shall  then  he  done  with  wicked  men  ? Mat- 
thew 25  : 41. 

What  shall  he  done  with  the  enemy  ? Revelation 

20  : 10. 

What  shall  be  the  blessedness  of  the  good  ? Revela- 
tion 20:6;  Daniel  12:3. 

What  is  our  duty  in  this  connection  ? 1 Peter  4 : 7. 


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LESSON  XI. 

SIXTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  EPIPHANY. 

St.  Matthew  24  : 23-31. 

THE  LORD’S  RETURN. 

What  is  the  Gospel  for  this  day  ? 

What  does  it  describe  ? 

What  did  our  Lord  call  the  “ end  of  the  world  ” in 
our  last  lesson  ? Matthew  13  : 30. 

23  Then  if  any  man  shall  say  unto  you,  Lo, 
here  is  Christ,  or  there  believe  it  not. 

What  did  the  Saviour  say  about  himself  and  false 
teachers?  John  5 : 43.  ^ 

How  does  he  tell  us  to  receive  false  teacher^  2 John 
10, 11. 

How  are  we  to  find  the  true  Saviour  ? John  5 : 39, 
40  ; 2 Timothy  3 : 15  ; James  1 : 5 ; 2 Corinthians  13  : 5. 

24  For  there  shall  arise  false  Christs,  and 
false  prophets,  and  shall  show  great  signs  and 
wonders ; insomuch  that,  if  it  were  possible, 
they  shall  deceive  the  very  elect. 

How  can  the  false  teachers  do  such  works  ? 2 Thessa- 
lonians  2 : 9.  10  ; 2 Corinthians  11  : 13,  14,  15. 

Why  can  they  not  deceive  the  elect  ? 1 Peter  1 : 5. 

Who  are  the  elect  ? 1 Thessalonians  1 : 3,  4. 

How  will  they  obtain  the  victory  ? Romans  16  : 20  ; 
Revelation  12  : 11. 

25  Behold,  I have  told  you  before. 

Where  has  the  Lord  thus  warned  us  ? Romans  15  : 
4 ; 2 Timothy  3 : 15. 

Where  did  our  Lord  say  the  things  concerning  him 
were  written  ? Luke  24  : 44. 

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Behold,  he  is  in  the  desert ; go  not  forth  : be- 
hold, he  is  in  the  secret  chambers ; believe  it 
not. 

27  For  as  the  lightning  cometh  out  of  the 
east,  and  shineth  even  unto  the  west ; so  shall 
also  the  coming  of  the  Son  of  man  be. 

Is  the  gracious  Saviour  confined  to  any  particular 
place  ? Exodus  20  : 24 ; Johp.  4 : 21,  23  ; Matthew 
18  : 20. 

What  great  Teacher  has  he  given  to  us  ? John  14  : 
16,  17  ; John  16  : 13. 

Does  the  Saviour  hide  himself  from  men?  Isaiah 
45  : 19,  22  ; Romans  10  : 8,  9. 

What  does  he  mean  by  this  comparison  to  lightning  ? 
Revelation  1:7;  Luke  3:6;  Hebrews  4 : 12,  13. 

28  For  wheresoever  the  carcass  is,  there  will 
the  eagles  be  gathered  together. 

What  does  the  Saviour  mean  by  this  ? Job  39  : 27, 
28,  29  ; Isaiah  60  : 3,  4,  5 ; Isaiah  40  : 31  ; Isaiah  40  : 5. 

29  Immediately  after  the  tribulation  of 
those  days  shall  the  sun  be  darkened,  and 
the  moon  shall  not  give  her  light,  and  the 
stars  shall  fall  from  heaven,  and  the  powers 
of  the  heavens  shall  be  shaken. 

What  does  he  mean  by  the  sun  being  darkened? 
Isaiah  24  : 23  ; Isaiah  65  : 17,  18. 

What  does  Paul  say  he  saw  ? Acts  26  : 13. 

What  is  said  of  the  glory  of  the  Lord  ? Exodus  33  : 
18,  20  ; Isaiah  6:5;  Revelation  21  : 23. 

Does  he  mean  that  the  stars  shall  really  fall,  or  that 
proud  men,  who  are  so  called,  shall  be  cast  down  ? 
Isaiah  14  : 13-16,  10,  11 ; Obadiah  3:4;  Daniel  8 : 10. 

30  And  then  shall  appear  the  sign  of  the 
Son  of  man  in  heaven : and  then  shall  all  the 
tribes  of  the  earth  mourn,  and  they  shall  see 


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the  Son  of  man  coming  in  the  clouds  of  heaven 
with  power  and  great  glory. 

Who  will  be  the  conqueror  over  all  the  powers  of 
evil  ? Acts  2 : 36  ; Revelation  17  : 14. 

What  is  the  sign  of  the  Son  of  man  ? Galatians 
6 : 14. 

How  has  he  already  conquered  the  powers  of  evil  ? 
Colossians  2 : 14,  15. 

Why  should  the  tribes  of  the  earth  mourn  at  his 
coming  ? 2 Thessalonians  1 : 7,  8,  9. 

What  does  the  Saviour  say  of  this  judgment  ? Mat- 
thew 25  : 31,  32,  33. 

31  And  he  shall  send  his  angels  with  a great 
sound  of  a trumpet,  and  they  shall  gather  to- 
gether his  elect  from  the  four  winds,  from  one 
end  of  heaven  to  the  other. 

What  is  elsewhere  said  of  tfcis  great  trumpet  ? Reve- 
lation 11  : 15-18  ; 1 Thessalonians  4 : 16. 

Will  any  who  have  loved  the  Lord  be  lost  in  that 
day  ? John  17  : 12. 

What  is  our  duty  in  connection  with  this  ? 2 Peter 

1 : 10,  11. 


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LESSON  XII. 

8EPTUAGESIMA  SUNDAY. 

JSt.  Matthew  20  : 1-16. 

THE  LABORERS  IN  THE  VINEYARD. 

What  is  the  Gospel  for  this  day  ? 

What  is  its  subject  ? 

1 For  the  kingdom  of  heaven  is  like  unto  a 
man  that  is  an  householder,  which  went  out 
early  in  the  morning  to  hire  laborers  into  his 
vineyard. 

2 And  when  he  had  agreed  with  the  labor- 
ers for  a penny  a day,  he  sent  them  into  his 
vineyard. 

Who  is  this  householder  ? Hebrews  3 : 6. 

Who  are  his  family  ? Ephesians  3 : 14,  15, 16,  17  ; 
Ephesians  1 : 4,  5. 

What  is  the  Lord’s  vineyard  ? Isaiah  5 : 7. 

What  does  he  say  of  this  vineyard  ? Isaiah  5 : 1-6. 

What  does  he  say  of  the  vine  in  this  vineyard  ? John 
15  : 1,  2,  5,  6. 

Who  are  the  laborers  employed?  1 Corinthians 
3 : 6,  9. 

What  reward  shall  the  laborers  receive  ? 1 Corin- 
thians 3 : 8. 

3 And  he  went  out  about  the  third  hour, 
and  saw  others  standing  idle  in  the  market- 
place, 

4 And  said  unto  them,  Go  ye  also  into  the 
vineyard  ; and  whatsoever  is  right,  I will  give 
you.  And  they  went  their  way. 

5 Again  he  went  out  about  the  sixth  and 
ninth  hour,  and  did  likewise. 


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How  does  our  Lord  apply  tlie  hours  of  the  day  ? 
John  11  : 9.  * 

The  J ewish  day  began  at  six  A.M.  What  were  these 
separate  hours  ? 

What  do  they  illustrate  in  human  life  ? Psalm  104  : 
22,  23. 

When  are  we  to  do  the  work  of  our  day  ? Eccle- 
siastes 11  : 6. 

What  does  the  Saviour  say  of  his  work?  John 
4 : 34. 

What  is  the  work  we  are  to  do  ? Luke  13  : 24 ; 2 
Peter  1 : 10. 

What  did  David  tell  Solomon  ? 1 Chronicles  28  : 9. 

What  does  Paul  tell  Timothy  about  his  work.  1 
Timothy  4 : 15,  16. 

6 And  about  the  eleventh  hour  he  went  out, 
and  found  others  standing  idle,  and  saith  unto 
them,  Why  stand  ye  here  all  the  day  idle  ? 

7 They  say  unto  him,  Because  no  man  hath 
hired  us.  He  saith  unto  them,  Go  ye  also  into 
the  vineyard;  and  whatsoever  is  right,  that 
shall  ye  receive. 

How  much  of  the  day  remained  at  the  eleventh 
hour  ? 

What  did  God  promise  to  Israel  in  their  last  days  ? 
Deuteronomy  30  : 1,  2,  3. 

How  must  they  then  seek  him  ? Jeremiah  29  : 12, 13. 

May  a man  seek  the  Lord  in  old  age  ? Isaiah  46  : 4. 

What  does  the  Saviour  promise  to  all  who  come  to 
him  ? John  6 : 37. 

What  is  an  idle  life  in  the  Lord’s  view  ? Philippians 
2,  21  ; Matthew  16  : 26. 

8 So  when  even  was  come,  the  lord  of  the 
vineyard  saith  unto  his  steward,  Call  the  labor- 
ers, and  give  them  their  hire,  beginning  from 
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9 And  when  they  came  that  were  hired  about 
the  eleventh  hour,  they  received  every  man  a 
penny. 

10  But  when  the  first  came,  they  supposed 
that  they  should  have  received  more  ; and 
they  likewise  received  every  man  a penny. 

Who  calls  the  laborers  to  their  account  ? 2 Corin- 
thians 5 : 10. 

When  will  this  hour  of  judgment  come?  Mark 
13  : 35. 

What  shall  be  given  to  those  who  have  labored  faith- 
fully for  Christ  ? 2 Timothy  4:8. 

Will  all  receive  the  same  reward  ? 1 Corinthians  15  : 
41,  42  ; Daniel  12  : 3. 

In  what  will  they  all  be  equal  ? Romans  3 : 24  ; Ro- 
mans 10  : 12,  13. 

Are  men  rewarded  for  their  works?  Ephesians 
2 : 8,  9 ; Matthew  16  : 27. 

11  And  when  they  had  received  it,  they 
murmured  against  the  good  man  of  the  house, 

12  Saying,  These  last  have  wrought  but  one 
hour,  and  thou  hast  made  them  equal  unto  us, 
which  have  borne  the  burden  and  heat  of  the 
day. 

Have  men  any  ground  of  complaint  against  God  ? 
Romans  9 : 20,  21  ; Isaiah  45  : 9. 

13  But  he  answered  one  of  them,  and  said, 
Friend,  I do  thee  no  wrong  : didst  not  thou 
agree  with  me  for  a penny  ? 

14  Take  that  thine  is,  and  go  thy  way:  I 
will  give  unto  this  last,  even  as  unto  thee. 

15  Is  it  not  lawful  for  me  to  do  what  I will 
with  mine  own  ? is  thine  eye  evil,  because  I am 
good  ? 


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16  So  the  last  shall  be  first,  and  the  first 
last : for  many  be  called,  but  few  chosen. 

What  does  the  Lord  answer  them  ? 

What  does  Paul  say  of  himself?  1 Corinthians 

15  : 10. 

What  did  Peter  say  ? Acts  15  : 11. 

To  whom  belongs  the  glory  ? Revelation  1 : 5,  6. 


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LESSON  XIII. 

SEXAGESIMA  SUNDAY. 

St.  Luke  8 : 4-15. 

THE  PARABLE  OF  THE  SOWER. 

What  is  the  Gospel  for  to-day  ? 

What  is  its  subject? 

4 When  much  people  were  gathered  to- 
gether, and  were  come  to  him  out  of  every 
city,  he  spake  by  a parable : 

5 A sower  went  out  to  sow  his  seed. 

Did  large  numbers  of  people  gather  round  the 
Saviour?  Matthew  13  : 2. 

How  did  the  people  receive  him  ? Mark  12  : 37. 

What  did  the  rulers  say  of  this  ? John  7 : 47,  48,  49. 

For  what  did  the  Saviour  say  he  came  ? Matthew 
9 : 13. 

11  Now  the  parable  is  this : The  seed  is  the 
word  of  God. 

What  did  this  parable  represent  ? Matthew  4 : 23. 

Did  it  refer  only  to  Christ?  John  20  : 21 ; Acts  1 : 8. 

What  were  the  apostles  ? 1 Corinthians  3 : 5,  6 ; 
1 Corinthians  4:1. 

And  as  he  sowed,  some  fell  by  the  way- 
side  ; and  it  was  trodden  down,  and  the  fowls 
of  the  air  devoured  it. 

12  Those  by  the  way-side  are  they  that 
hear ; then  cometh  the  devil,  and  taketh  away 
the  word  out  of  their  hearts,  lest  they  should 
believe  and  be  saved. 

What  was  the  difficulty  in  the  way-side  hearers? 
Mark  3:5;  Mark  16  : 14 ; Romans  2 : 5. 

What  is  our  duty  in  reference  to  this  ? Hebrews  3 
12,  13. 


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Wliy  doe3  the  devil  oppose  the  preaching  of  the 
Gospel  ? 1 Peter  5:8;  Revelation  12  : 9. 

IIow  are  we  to  overcome  him  ? Revelation  12  : 10, 
11 ; 2 Corinthians  6 : 1,  2. 

6 And  some  fell  upon  a rock ; and  as  soon 
as  it  was  sprung  up,  it  withered  away,  because 
it  lacked  moisture. 

13  They  on  the  rock  are  they,  which,  when 
they  hear,  receive  the  word  with  joy;  and 
these  have  no  root,  which  for  a while  believe, 
and  in  time  of  temptation  fall  away.. 

What  was  the  difficulty  on  the  rock  ? Matthew  13  : 
5,  6. 

Who  were  some  of  this  class  of  hearers?  John 
6 : 66-68 ; Galatians  3:1;  Galatians  4 : 9,  13-16. 

What  is  our  duty  in  this  connection  ? 1 Timothy  4 : 

15,  16  ; James  1 : 21,  22. 

How  shall  we  succeed  in  this  ? 2 Timothy  1 : 13, 14 ; 
Acts  11  : 23. 

7 And  some  fell  among  thorns;  and  the 
thorns  sprang  up  with  it,  and  choked  it. 

14  And  that  which  fell  among  thorns  are 
they,  which,  when  they  have  heard,  go  forth, 
and  are  choked  with  cares,  and  riches,  and 
pleasures  of  this  life,  and  bring  no  fruit  to 
perfection. 

What  are  the  thorns  in  the  way  of  the  Gospel? 
Mark  4 : 19 ; John  5 : 44. 

Whence  do  these  thorns  spring  ? Mark  7 : 20-23  ; 
James  1 : 14,  15. 

Who  were  some  instances  of  this  ? Matthew  19  : 21, 
22 ; Acts  5 : 1,  2,  3 ; 2 Timothy  4 : 10 ; Acts  8 : 13, 
18,  20. 

How  are  we  to  prevent  this  ? Matthew  10  : 37,  38 ; 
Philippians  3 : 7,  8 ; Luke  : 8,  18. 


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8 And  other  fell  on  good  ground,  and  sprang 
up,  and  bare  fruit  an  hundred-fold. 

15  But  that  on  the  good  ground  are  they, 
which  in  an  honest  and  good  heart,  having 
heard  the  word,  keep  it,  and  bring  forth  fruit 
with  patience. 

Wliat  is  an  honest  and  good  heart  ? Acts  8 : 21 
Psalm  125  : 4. 

How  are  we  to  have  snch  a heart  ? Matthew  18:3, 
Psalm  51  : 10  ; Job  11  : 13-15 ; Proverbs  4 : 23. 

What  are  the  blessings  for  such  a heart  ? Matthew 
5:8;  Psalm  97  : 11 ; 1 Chronicles  29  : 9. 

How  does  such  a heart  receive  the  word  ? 1 Thessa- 
lonians  2 : 13. 

What  fruit  does  it  bring  forth  ? Galatians  5 : 22-24 ; 
Philippians  4:8;  James  3 : 17. 

And  when  he  had  said  these  things,  he  cried, 
He  that  hath  ears  to  hear,  let  him  hear. 

9 And  his  disciples  asked  him,  saying,  What 
might  this  parable  be  ? 

10  And  he  said,  Unto  you  it  is  given  to 
know  the  mysteries  of  the  kingdom  of  God : 
but  to  others  in  parables;  that  seeing  they 
might  not  see,  and  hearing  they  might  not 
understand. 

Is  it  a great  privilege  to  hear  the  word  of  God? 
Proverbs  3 : 13-15  ; Acts  3 : 26  ; 1 Peter  1 : 8,  9. 

How  ought  we  to  value  the  word  of  God  ? Psalm 
19  : 10,  11 ; Philippians  2 : 16,  17. 


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LESSON  XIV. 

QUINQUAGESTMA  SUNDAY. 

St.  Luke  18  : 31-43. 

A SUFFERING  SAYIOUR  GIVING  SIGHT  TO  THE  BLIND. 

What  is  the  Gospel  appointed  for  this  day  ? 

What  does  it  contain  ? 

31  Then  he  took  unto  him  the  twelve,  and 
said  unto  them,  Behold,  we  go  up  to  Jerusa- 
lem, and  all  things  that  are  written  by  the 
prophets  concerning  the  Son  of  man  shall  be 
accomplished. 

For  what  did  the  Son  of  God  come  into  the  world  ? 
Hebrews  9 : 26. 

Why  should  he  go  to  Jerusalem  to  suffer?  Luke 
13  : 33. 

What  prophets  had  spoken  of  the  Saviour’s  suffering  ? 
Acts  3 : 20,  21,  24. 

32  For  he  shall  be  delivered  unto  the  Gen- 
tiles, and  shall  be  mocked,  and  spitefully  en- 
treated, and  spitted  on : 

33  And  they  shall  scourge  him,  and  put 
him  to  death : and  the  third  day  he  shall  rise 
again. 

Why  must  they  deliver  him  to  the  Gentiles?  John 
18  : 31. 

Who  were  combined  in  this  cruel  treatment  of  a 
Saviour  ? Acts  4 : 27. 

How  did  they  mock  him?  Luke  23  : 11 ; John  19  : 
2 3 

How  did  they  spitefully  treat  him  ? Luke  22  : 63,  64. 

When  did  they  spit  on  them  ? Mark  15  : 19. 

Who  scourged  him  ? Mark  15  : 15. 


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How  did  they  put  him  to  death  ? John  19  : 16, 17, 18. 

When  did  he  rise  again  ? Luke  24  : 21,  22,  23. 

34  And  they  understood  none  of  these 
things : and  this  saying  was  hid  from  them, 
neither  knew  they  the  things  which  were 
spoken. 

Why  did  they  not  understand  him?  What  were 
they  expecting  ? Acts  1:6;  Luke  24  : 21. 

Why  were  these  things  hidden  from  them  ? John 
16  : 12  ; Mark  4 : 33. 

When  did  they  understand  them  ? Acts  1:8;  Acts 
2 : 4,  11. 

35  And  it  came  to  pass,  that  as  he  was 
come  nigh  unto  Jericho,  a certain  blind  man 
sat  by  the  way-side  begging  : 

36  And  hearing  the  multitude  pass  by,  he 
asked  what  it  meant. 

Were  the  disciples  like  this  blind  man  ? John  9 : 39, 
40,  41. 

What  did  the  blind  man  do  when  he  heard  it  was 
Jesus?  37,  38,  below. 

What  did  the  Jews  say  to  him  ? 39. 

What  effect  had  this  rebuke  on  him  ? 39. 

Why  did  not  the  disciples  do  as  he  did  ? Mark  9 : 
81,  32. 

37  And  they  told  him,  that  Jesus  of  Naza- 
reth passed  by. 

38  And  he  cried,  saying,  Jesus,  thou  Son  of 
David,  have  mercy  on  me. 

39  And  they  which  went  before  rebuked 
him,  that  he  should  hold  his  peace:  but  he 
cried  so  much  the  more,  Thou  Son  of  David, 
have  mercy  on  me. 

What  did  the  people  call  Jesus?  Matthew  21  : 11. 

Did  this  blind  man  believe  in  his  power  to  cure  him  ? 


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What  did  the  Lord  say  of  his  being  the  Son  of 
David  ? Matthew  22  : 43-46. 

To  whom  are  we  to  carry  all  our  wants?  John 
6 : 68,  69. 

If  he  should  not  answer  our  prayers  at  once,  what  are 
we  to  do?  Romans  12  : 12 ; 1 Thessalonians  5 : 17 ; 
Habakkuk  2 : 3. 

40  And  Jesus  stood,  and  commanded  him  to 
be  brought  unto  him : and  when  he  was  come 
near,  he  asked  him, 

41  Saying,  What  wilt  thou  that  I shall  do 
unto  thee?  And  he  said,  Lord,  that  I may 
receive  my  sight. 

Did  the  Lord  fulfill  his  prayer  at  once  ? 

What  does  he  say  to  all  the  weary  ? Isaiah  41  : 17 ; 
Matthew  11  : 28. 

What  does  he  require  of  us  when  we  pray  ? Matthew 
21  : 22  ; Hebrews  11:6. 

42  And  Jesus  said  unto  him,  Receive  thy 
sight : thy  faith  hath  saved  thee. 

43  And  immediately  he  received  his  sight, 
and  followed  him,  glorifying  God : and  all  the 
people,  when  they  saw  it,  gave  praise  unto 
God. 

What  did  Jesus  say  to  him? 

Did  the  blind  man  believe  ? 

What  message  did  the  Lord  send  to  John,  to  confirm 
his  faith  ? Matthew  11  : 4,  5. 

What  do  you  mean  by  glorifying  God?  Psalm 
50  : 23. 

How  can  we  glorify  him  ? Ephesians  1 : 12 ; Ephe- 
sians 1 : 6. 


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LESSON  XV. 

FIRST  SUNDAY  IN  LENT. 

St.  Matthew  4 : 1-11. 

THE  SAVIOUR’S  TEMPTATION. 

What  is  the  Gospel  now  before  us  ? 

What  does  it  describe  ? 

1 Then  was  Jesus  led  up  of  the  spirit  into 
the  wilderness  to  be  tempted  of  the  devil. 

2 And  when  he  had  fasted  forty  days  and 
forty  nights,  he  was  afterward  an  hungered. 

Who  were  first  tempted  by  Satan?  2 Corinthians 
11  : 3 ; Genesis  3 : 4,  5. 

Where  were  they  tempted  ? Genesis  2 : 8,  9. 

What  was  the  consequence  of  this  temptation  ? Gene- 
sis 3 : 23,  24. 

By  what  name  was  the  Saviour  called  in  reference  to 
this  first  man  ? 1 Corinthians  15  : 47. 

Where  was  he  tempted  ? Matthew  4:1. 

Hid  he  overcome  the  temptation?  John  14  : 30 ; 
John  12  : 31. 

What  did  he  gain  for  man  by  his  victory  ? 2 Corin- 
thians 12  : 4 ; Revelation  2 : 7. 

3 And  when  the  tempter  came  to  him,  he 
said,  If  thou  be  the  Son  of  God,  command  that 
these  stones  be  made  bread. 

4 But  he  answered  and  said,  It  is  written, 
Man  shall  not  live  by  bread  alone,  but  by 
every  word  that  proceedeth  out  of  the  mouth 
of  God. 

What  was  the  first  temptation  presented  to  him  ? 3. 

How  long  had  he  been  fasting  ? 2. 

Was  he  hungry  ? 2. 


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What  was  the  first  temptation  presented  to  Adam 
and  Eve  ? Genesis  3 : 6. 

Could  Jesus  have  made  the  stones  bread?  John 
1:3;  Matthew  3:9;  John  6 : 10, 11. 

How  did  Jesus  overcome  this  temptation  ? 4.  Deu- 
teronomy 8 : 3. 

How  are  we  to  overcome  ? 2 Corinthians  10  : 4 ; 

Revelation  12  : 11. 

5 Then  the  devil  taketh  him  up  into  the 
holy  city,  and  setteth  him  on  a pinnacle  of  the 
temple, 

6 And  saith  unto  him,  If  thou  be  the  Son  of  • 
God,  cast  thyself  down : for  it  is  written,  He 
shall  give  his  angels  charge  concerning  thee  : 
and  in  their  hands  they  shall  bear  thee  up,  lest 
at  any  time  thou  dash  thy  foot  against  a stone. 

7 Jesus  said  unto  him,  It  is  written  again, 
Thou  shalt  not  tempt  the  Lord  thy  God. 

What  three  things  make  up  temptations  to  sin  ? 1 
John  2 : 16. 

Were  the  Saviour’s  temptations  like  these  ? 

What  was  the  second  temptation  of  the  Saviour? 

5,  6. 

Did  the  people  assemble  in  the  temple  ? John  18  : 20. 

Would  not  this  have  been  a public  exhibition  of  his 
power  ? 

Which  of  John’s  three  things  could  this  have  grati- 
fied ? 1 John  2 : 16. 

How  did  the  tempter  frame  this  temptation  ? Psalm 
91:11,12.  ' 

How  did  the  Lord  meet  it  ? Deuteronomy  6 : 16. 

What  does  Paul  call  the  word  of  God  ? Ephesians 
6 : 17. 

How  are  we  to  use  it  ? 2 Corinthians  4 : 2. 

For  what  is  it  profitable  ? 2 Timothy  3 : 16, 17. 

8 Again,  the  devil  taketh  him  up  into  an  ex- 


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ceecling  high  mountain,  and  showeth  him  all 
the  kingdoms  of  the  world,  and  the  glory  of 
them ; 

9 And  saith  unto  him,  All  these  things  will 
I give  thee,  if  thou  wilt  fall  down  and  worship 
me. 

10  Then  saith  Jesus  unto  him,  Get  thee 
hence,  Satan  : for  it  is  written,  Thou  shalt  wor- 
ship the  Lord  thy  God,  and  him  only  shalt 
thou  serve. 

What  was  the  third  temptation  ? 8,  9. 

What  would  this  offer  have  gratified  ? 1 John  2 : 16. 

Do  any  persons  worship  Satan  ? 1 Corinthians  10  : 14, 
19,  20. 

What  does  Paml  call  Satan  ? Ephesians  2:2;  2 Co- 
rinthians 4 : 4. 

What  did  idolaters  do  ? Romans  1 : 25. 

What  does  John  say  to  us  about  idols  ? 1 John  5 : 21. 

Whom  are  we  to  worship  ? 1 John  5 : 20. 

How  did  the  Lord  meet  this  temptation  ? Deuterono- 
my 6 : 13,  14. 

Did  he  overcome  the  enemy  ? Colossians  2 : 15. 

How  are  we  to  overcome?  Ephesians  6 : 10,  11. 

11  Then  the  devil  leaveth  him,  and  behold, 
angels  came  and  ministered  unto  him. 

What  did  Satan  do  ? 

Will  he  flee  from  us  ? James  4:7;  1 Peter  5 : 8,  9. 

What  did  the  Lord  say  to  Peter  about  this  ? Luke 
22  : 31,  32. 

Will  Satan  always  deceive  the  people  of  God  ? Rev- 
elation 20  : 10. 

What  will  be  their  song  of  victory?  Revelation 
15  : 2,  3,  4. 

Who  came  to  Jesus  ? 

What  is  said  of  the  angels  in  relation  to  the  Saviour  ? 
Hebrews  1:6;  Revelation  5 : 11,  12. 


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LESSON  XVI. 

SECOND  SUNDAY  IN  LENT, 

St.  Matthew  15  : 21-28. 

CASTING  OUT  OF  A DEVIL. 

What  is  the  Gospel  for  this  day  ? 

What  does  it  relate  ? 

What  did  the  last  lesson  contain  ? 

The  last  lesson  was  the  Saviour’s  victory  over  Satan 
in  his  own  person.  This  displays  his  power  over  him 
in  others. 

21  Then  Jesus  went  thence,  and  departed 
into  the  coasts  of  Tyre  and  Sidon. 

Where  were  Tyre  and  Sidon  ? On  the  shore  of  the 
Mediterranean  sea,  in  the  northern  part  of  Palestine. 

What  does  Joshua  call  Tyre  ? Joshua  19  : 29. 

What  does  Moses  say  of  Sidon  ? Genesis  10  : 19. 

Who  where  the  Canaanites  ? Genesis  12  : 6 ; 13  : 7. 

What  did  God  command  Israel  in  reference  to  the 
Canaanites?  Deuteronomy  20  : 17,  18. 

Did  Israel  do  this  ? Joshua  17  : 12, 13. 

What  did  Jesus  say  of  Tyre  and  Sidon  ? Matthew 

11  : 21,  22. 

22  And,  behold,  a woman  of  Canaan  came 
out  of  the  same  coasts,  and  cried  unto  him,  say* 
ing,  Have  mercy  on  me,  O Lord,  thou  son  of 
David  ; my  daughter  is  grievously  vexed  with 
a devil. 

How  could  this  woman  have  heard  of  J esus  ? Mat- 
thew 4 : 12-16. 

What  is  said  of  the  Gentiles  seeking  the  Saviour  ? 
Romans  10  : 20,  21. 

What  did  this  woman  believe  concerning  him  ? Mat- 
thew 22  : 41-45. 

What  did  she  want  ? Isaiah  41  : 17. 


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How  could  slie  know  that  he  could  do  this  ? Mat- 
thew 4 : 23,  24. 

23  But  he  answered  her  not  a word.  And 
his  disciples  came  and  besought  him,  saying, 
Send  her  away  ; for  she  crieth  after  us. 

24  But  he  answered  and  said,  I am  not  sent 
but  unto  the  lost  sheep  of  the  house  of  Israel. 

Hid  Jesus  answer  her  immediately  ? Isaiah  45  : 15. 
What  is  our  duty  when  God  does  not  answer  our 
prayer  ? Psalm  27  : 14. 

What  is  promised  to  those  who  wait  on  him  ? Isaiah 

40  : 31. 

Will  the  Lord  refuse  us  because  we  are  poor?  Isaiah 

41  : 17. 

What  did  the  disciples  say  ? 

What  does  the  Lord  say  of  himself  concerning  this  ? 
Hosea  11  : 9 ; Malachi  3 : 6. 

What  did  Jesus  say  to  her  ? 

Hid  he  mean  to  say  he  was  not  sent  for  the  Gentiles 
at  all  ? Luke  2 : 30,  31,  32  ; Matthew  10  : 6. 

What  was  the  rule  of  his  apostles  in  preaching  the 
Gospel  ? Acts  13*:  46,  47. 

25  Then  came  she  and  worshiped  him,  say- 
ing, Lord,  help  me. 

26  But  he  answered  and  said,  It  is  not  meet 
to  take  the  children’s  bread,  and  to  cast  it  to 
dogs. 

Hid  she  cease  from  her  prayer  ? 

What  does  the  Lord  teach  us  of  our  duty  in  prayer  ? 
Luke  IB  : 1. 

What  does  he  promise  concerning  his  answers  ? Ha- 
bakkuk  2:3. 

What  was  his  second  answer  to  this  woman  ? 

Whom  did  he  mean  by  dogs  ? Philippians  3:2; 
Revelation  22  : 15. 

Why  did  he  thus  answer  her  ? 1 Peter  1 : 7. 

What  is  said  of  the  prayer  .of  the  hypocrite  ? Job 

27  : 9, 10. 


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What  does  he  require  of  us  ? Psalm  37  : 7. 

27  And  she  said,  Truth,  Lord  : yet  the  dogs 
eat  of  the  crumbs  which  fall  from  their  mas- 
ters’ table. 

What  is  said  of  the  lowly  ? Psalm  138  : 6. 

What  did  she  mean  by  her  answer  ? Psalm  147  : 9 ; 
Psalm  104  : 27. 

How  does  the  Lord  regard  the  poor  ? Psalm  103  : 
13, 14 

28  Then  Jesus  answered  and  said  unto  her, 
O woman,  great  is  thy  faith : be  it  unto  thee 
even  as  thou  wilt.  And  her  daughter  was 
made  whole  from  that  very  hour. 

What  was  this  woman’s  faith  ? Isaiah  12  : 2. 

What  does  God  give  to  those  whom  he  loves  ? Ec- 
clesiastes 2 : 26. 

What,  then,  is  our  privilege  ? Psalm  118  : 8,  9. 

What  are  the  blessings  thus  brought  to  us  ? 1 
Timothy  4 : 8. 


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LESSON  XVII. 

THIRD  SUNDAY  IN  LENT, 

St.  Luke  11  : 14-28. 

THE  CASTING  OUT  OF  DEVILS. 

Wliat  is  the  Gospel  for  to-day  ? 

What  is  the  subject  of  it? 

14  And  he  was  casting  out  a devil,  and  it 
was  dumb.  And  it  came  to  pass,  when  the 
devil  was  gone  out,  the  dumb  spake ; and  the 
people  wondered. 

15  But  some  of  them  said,  He  casteth  out 
devils  through  Beelzebub  the  chief  of  the  devils. 

Had  Jesus  power  over  the  devils  ? Revelation  12:10. 

For  what  purpose  did  Jesus  come  in  reference  to  Sa- 
tan ? 1 John  3 : 8. 

What  is  the  promise  to  the  people  of  God  concerning 
Satan?  Romans  16  : 20. 

Why  did  they  thus  revile  the  Saviour  ? John  8 : 44. 

16  And  others,  tempting  him,  sought  of  him 
a sign  from  heaven. 

17  But  he,  knowing  their  thoughts,  said  unto 
them,  Every  kingdom  divided  against  itself  is 
brought  to  desolation;  and  a house  divided 
against  a house  falleth. 

What  answer  did  he  give  to  those  who,  asked  a sign  ? 
Matthew  12  : 38,  39. 

What  does  Jesus  say  of  his  own  power  to  search  the 
hearts  of  men  ? Revelation  2 : 23. 

What  does  David  say  of  this  ? 1 Chronicles  28  : 9. 

Who,  then,  was  the  God  of  David  ? 

Who  was  Beelzebub  ? 2 Kings  1 : 2. 

Who  were  the  gods  of  the  heathen  ? 1 Corinthians 

10  : 20. 


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Does  Satan  attempt  to  unite  in  tlie  Lord’s  work? 
2 Corinthians  11  : 18,  14,  15. 

Will  the  Lord  unite  with  him?  2 Corinthians 
6 : 15,  16. 

18  If  Satan  also  be  divided  against  liimself, 
how  shall  his  kingdom  stand  ? because  ye  say 
that  I cast  out  devils  through  Beelzebub. 

19  And  if  I by  Beelzebub  cast  out  devils,  by 
whom  do  your  sons  cast  them  out  ? therefore 
shall  they  be  your  judges. 

20  But  if  I with  the  finger  of  God  cast  out 
devils,  no  doubt  the  kingdom  of  God  is  come 
upon  you. 

What  are  we  to  do  in  reference  to  Satan  ? 1 Peter 
5 : 8,  9. 

What  are  we  to  learn  about  him?  2 Corinthians 

2 : 11. 

Did  the  Jews  profess  to  cast  out  devils  ? Acts 
19  : 13,  14. 

Did  they  succeed  in  it  ? Acts  19  : 15,  16. 

What  does  the  Lord  call  the  power  of  Satan  ? Reve- 
lation 2 : 24. 

Who  is  able  to  overcame  him  ? Revelation  12  : 9, 

10,  11. 

21  When  a strong  man  armed  keepeth  his 
palace,  his  goods  are  in  peace : 

22  But  when  a stronger  than  he  shall  come 
upon  him,  and  overcome  him,  he  taketh  from 
him  all  his  armor  wherein  he  trusted,  and  di- 
videth  his  spoils. 

What  is  meant  by  this  strong  man  armed?  Ephe- 
sians 2 : 2. 

With  whom  do  we  contend  ? Ephesians  6 : 12. 

How  may  we  overcome  them  ? Ephesians  6 : 10, 11. 

What  is  the  armor  of  Satan  ? 2 Thessalonians 

2:9, 10. 


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What  is  the  armor  of  God  ? Ephesians  6 13-18. 

23  He  that  is  not  with  me  is  against  me 
and  he  that  gathereth  not  with  me  scattereth. 

What  must  we  give  up  for  Christ  ? Matthew  10:37, 
38;  39. 

What  did  Paul  give  up  ? Philippians  3 : 7,  8. 

How  are  we  to  gather  with  Christ  ? Colossians  1 : 28, 
29  ; 1 Corinthians  9 : 27  ; 2 Corinthians  10  : 5. 

24  When  the  unclean  spirit  is  gone  out  of  a 
man,  he  walketh  through  dry  places,  seeking 
rest ; and  finding  none,  he  saith,  I will  return 
unto  my  house  whence  I came  out. 

25  And  when  he  cometh,  he  findeth  it  swept 
and  garnished. 

26  Then  goeth  he,  and  taketh  to  him  seven 
other  spirits  more  wicked  than  himself ; and 
they  enter  in,  and  dwell  there : and  the  last 
state  of  that  man  is  worse  than  the  first. 

What  is  said  of  those  who  forsake  Christ  ? 2 Peter 

2 : 20,  21. 

What  are  they  said  to  do  ? Hebrews  6 : 6. 

What  are  they  compared  to  ? Hebrews  6 : 8. 

What  will  be  their  result  ? Hebrews  10  : 26,  27. 

27  And  it  came  to  pass,  as  he  spake  these 
things,  a certain  woman  of  the  company  lifted 
up  her  voice,  and  said  unto  him,  Blessed  is  the 
womb  that  bare  thee,  and  the  paps  which  thou 
hast  sucked. 

28  But  he  said,  Yea,  rather  blessed  are  they 
that  hear  the  word  of  God,  and  keep  it. 

Was  it  a great  privilege  to  be  with  Jesus  ? Matthew 
13  : 16,  17. 

Was  it  the  greatest  privilege  to  be  personally  related 
to  him  ? Matthew  12  : 46-50. 

What  is  the  highest  privilege  of  his  disciples  ? Luke 
10  : 17-20. 


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^ LESSON  XVIII. 

FOURTH  SUNDAY  IN  LENT. 

St.  John  6 : 1-14. 

THE  FEEDING  OF  THE  MULTITUDE. 

What  is  our  Gospel  for  this  day  ? 

What  remarkable  event  does  it  describe  ? 

1 After  these  things  Jesus  went  over  the  sea 
of  Galilee,  which  is  the  sea  of  Tiberias. 

2 And  a great  multitude  followed  him,  be- 
cause they  saw  his  miracles  which  he  did  on 
them  that  were  diseased. 

3 And  Jesus  went  up  into  a mountain,  and 
there  he  sat  with  his  disciples. 

4 And  the  passover,  a feast  of  the  Jews*  was 
nigh. 

Did  Jesus  habitually  dwell  on  the  shore  of  this  sea? 
Matthew  4 : 13. 

Which  of  his  disciples  did  he  find  here  ? Matthew 

4 : 18-22. 

Why  did  the  multitude  follow  him?  John  7 : 31 ; 
Mark  7 : 37. 

What  did  Jesus  do  on  this  mountain?  Matthew 

5 : 1,  2. 

What  did  the  passover  teach  the  people?  Exodus 
12  : 23-27. 

What  relation  had  it  to  the  Saviour  ? » 1 Corinthians 
5:7;  Hebrews  9 : 11,  12 ; 1 John  1 : 7. 

5 When  Jesus  then  lifted  up  his  eyes,  and 
saw  a great  company  come  unto  him,  he  saith 
unto  Philip,  Whence  shall  we  buy  bread,  that 
these  may  eat  ? 


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6 (And  this  i\e  said  to  prove  him : for  he 
himself  knew  what  he  would  do.) 

7 Philip  answered  him,  Two  hundred  pen- 
nyworth of  bread  is  not  sufficient  for  them, 
that  every  one  of  them  may  take  a little. 

Why  did  he  ask  Philip  ? John  1 : 44. 

Had  Philip  shown  special  faith  in  him  ? John  1 : 45. 

What  would  he  prove  in  Philip  ? 1 Peter  1 : 7. 

A “penny,”  or  denarius,  was  the  day  wages  of  a 
laborer. 

What  was  Philip’s  difficulty  ? Proverbs  10  : 15. 

What  did  he  forget  ? Isaiah  59  : 1. 

Do  yo.u  remember  any  similar  instance  of  unbelief  in 
the  Old  Testament?  Numbers  11  : 24,  22,  23. 

8 One  of  his  disciples,  Andrew,  Simon  Peter’s 
brother,  saith  unto  him, 

9 There  is  a lad  here,  which  hath  five  bar- 
ley-loaves, and  two  small  fishes  : but  what  are 
they  among  so  many  ? 

10  And  Jesus  said,  Make  the  men  sit  down. 
(Now  there  was  much  grass  in  the  place.)  So 
the  men  sat  down,  in  number  about  five  thou- 
sand. 

What  did  Andrew  say,? 

What  might  Jesus  have  asked  in  reply  ? Matthew 
9 : 28 ; Mark  9 : 28. 

What  did  he  command  ? 

When  Israel  were  at  the  Red  Sea,  what  did  the  Lord 
say  ? Exodus  14  : 15,  16. 

What  was  such  obedience  ? Romans  16  : 26. 

What  did  the  Lord  say  to  his  disciples  about  such 
obedience?  John  13  : 17 ; John  14  : 15. 

Did  Philip  afterward  doubt  ? John  14  : 8,  9,  10. 

11  And  Jesus  took  the  loaves;  and  when 
he  had  given  thanks,  he  distributed  to  the  dis- 


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ciples,  and  the  disciples  to  them  that  were  set 
down ; and  likewise  of  the  fishes,  as  much  as 
they  would. 

Who  created  all  things  ? Colossians  1:16. 

How  did  he  create  them  ? Psalm  3B  : 6,  9. 

How  does  he  still  create  ? Psalm  104  : 30. 

When  Jesus  took  the  loaves,  what  did  he  do? 

What  was  his  feeling  in  doing  this  ? Psalm  104 : 81  ; 
Micah  7 : 18. 

How  does  he  still  feed  his  creatures  ? Psalm 
145  : 15, 16. 

12  When  they  were  filled,  he  said  unto  his 
disciples,  Gather  up  the  fragments  that  remain, 
that  nothing  be  lost. 

13  Therefore  they  gathered  them  together, 
and  filled  twelve  baskets  with  the  fragments  of 
the  five  barley-loaves,  which  remained  over  and 
above  unto  them  that  had  eaten. 

What  does  he  promise  to  those  who  love  him  ? 
Psalm  132  : 15. 

How  did  he  give  us  our  highest  gifts  ? 2 Corinthians 

8:9. 

What  would  he  have  us  to  do  with  his  gifts  to  us  ? 
Philippians  2 : 4,  5. 

Shall  we  lose  by  our  benevolence  to  others  ? Proverbs 
3 : 9,  10 ; Proverbs  11  : 24,  25. 

What  instance  has  he  given  of  this?  1 Kings 
17  : 14,  15 ; 2 Corinthians  8 : 2,  3,  4. 

What  is  the  Lord’s  promise  concerning  this  ? Psalm 
41  : 1,  2,  3. 

14  Then  those  men,  when  they  had  seen 
the  miracle  that  Jesus  did,  said,  This  is  of  a 
truth  that  Prophet  that  should  come  into  the 
world. 

What  prophet  did  they  expect  ? Deuteronomy  18 : 15. 


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What  was  the  peculiar  privilege  of  Moses  ? Numbers 
12  : 6,  7,  8. 

What  did  the  people  try  to  do  with  Jesus?  John 
6 : 15. 

Is  he  a king  ? Revelation  17  : 14. 


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LESSON  XIX. 

PIPTH  SUNDAY  IN  LENT. 

St.  John  8 : 46-59. 

THE  SAVIOUR  DEFENDING  HIS  OWN  MISSION. 

What  is  the  Gospel  for  this  day  ? 

What  does  it  contain  ? 

46  Jesus  said,  Which  of  you  convinceth  me 
of  sin  ? And  if  I say  the  truth,  why  do  ye  not 
believe  me  ? 

47  He  that  is  of  God  heareth  God’s  words: 
ye  therefore  hear  them  not,  because  ye  are  not 
of  God. 

What  was  the  true  character  of  Jesus?  Hebrews 
7 : 26. 

What  was  the  example  he  left  for  us?  1 Peter 
2 : 21-23. 

What  did  Pilate  say  of  him  ? John  19  : 6. 

What  does  he  say  of  himself?  John  14  : 6. 

Who  are  they  who  receive  him  ? John  1 : 12,  13. 

What  does  he  say  of  them  in  this  47  th  verse  ? 

How  are  they  distinguished?  1 John  3 : 10. 

48  Then  answered  the  Jews,  and  said  unto 
him,  Say  we  not  well  that  thou  art  a Samari- 
tan, and  hast  a devil  ? 

49  Jesus  answered,  I have  not  a devil; 
but  I honor  my  Father,  and  ye  do  dishonor 
me. 

50  And  I seek  not  mine  own  glory:  there 
is  one  that  seeketh  and  judgeth. 

What  prophecy  described  this  contempt  of  the  Sav- 
iour ? Isaiah  53  : 3. 


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How  did  the  Jews  feel  toward  the  Samaritans  ? John 
4:9. 

Did  the  disciples  of  Jesus  feel  thus  also  ? Luke 
9 : 52-56. 

What  does  the  Saviour  say  we  must  learn  of  him  ? 
Matthew  11  : 29. 

How  did  he  teach  us  to  defend  ourselves  ? 2 Timothy 
2 : 24,  25. 

What  does  he  promise  us  in  unjust  reproaches  ? 
Psalm  37  : 5,  6. 

51  Verily,  verily,  I say  unto  you,  If  a man 
keep  my  saying,  he  shall  never  see  death. 

52  Then  said  the  Jews  unto  him,  1ST ow  we 
know  that  thou  hast  a devil.  Abraham  is 
dead,  and  the  prophets  ; and  thou  sayest,  If  a 
man  keep  my  saying,  he  shall  never  taste  of 
death. 

53  Art  thou  greater  than  our  father  Abra- 
ham, which  is  dead  ? and  the  prophets  are 
dead  : whom  makest  thou  thyself? 

What  does  he  mean  by  keeping  his  saying  ? John 
5 : 24 ; John  8 : 31,  32. 

What  is  said  of  those  who  die  in  the  Lord  ? Revela- 
tion 14  : 13. 

Where  are  they  at  rest  ? 2 Corinthians  5:8;  Philip- 
pians  1 : 23. 

What  does  Paul  say  of  the  believer’s  hope  ? Romans 
8 : 38,  39. 

Where  does  the  Lord  say  they  should  see  these  patri- 
archs and  prophets  ? Luke  13  : 28. 

54  Jesus  answered,  If  I honor  myself,  my 
honor  is  nothing : it  is  my  Father  that  hon- 
oreth  me,  of  whom  ye  say,  that  he  is  your 
God. 

What  honor  did  Jesus  claim  from  men?  John  5 : 23. 

What  was  he  declared  to  be  ? Hebrews  1 : 2,  3. 


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How  much  has  the  Father  honored  him  ? Ephesians 

1 : 20,  21. 

How  does  he  require  us  to  honor  him  ? Philippians 
2 : 9,  10,  11. 

Who  will  thus  honor  him?  John  10  : 26,  27,  28. 

55  Yet  ye  have  not  known  him  ; but  I know 
him : and  if  I should  say,  I know  him  not,  I 
shall  be  a liar  like  unto  you  : but  I know  him, 
and  keep  his  saying. 

Who  are  they  who  truly  know  God  ? 1 John  2 : 23. 

What  is  the  evidence  of  our  true  knowledge  of  God  ? 

I John  4 : 7,  8. 

How  do  we  get  this  true  knowledge  of  God  ? 2 Cor- 
inthians 4 : 6. 

What  will  he  the  privilege  of  those  who  truly  know 
him  ? 1 John  3 : 2. 

56  Your  father  Abraham  rejoiced  to  see  my 
day : and  he  saw  it,  and  was  glad. 

57  Then  said  the  Jews  unto  him,  Thou  art 
not  yet  fifty  years  old,  and  hast  thou  seen 
Abraham  ? 

58  Jesus  said  unto  them,  Yerily,  verily,  I 
say  unto  you,  Before  Abraham  was,  I am. 

59  Then  took  they  up  stones  to  cast  at  him  : 
but  Jesus  hid  himself,  and  went  out  of  the 
temple. 

How  did  God  teach  Abraham  of  the  day  of  Christ  ? 
Genesis  22  : 2. 

What  did  God  say  to  him  after  this  trial  ? Genesis 
22  : 15-18. 

What  grace  did  Abraham  exhibit  in  this  ? Hebrews 

II  : 17-19. 

How  could  Jesus  be  before  Abraham?  Proverbs 
8 : 23,  30  ; Colossians  1 : 17. 

How  long  will  he  continue  to  be  exalted  ? Hebrews 
1 : 8, 10,  11, 12. 


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LESSON  XX. 

SIXTH  SUNDAY  IN  LENT, 

St.  Matthew  27  : 1-10. 

REMORSE  OF  JUDAS. 

What  is  the  Gospel  for  this  day  ? 

What  does  it  describe  ? 

1 When  the  morning  was  come,  all  the 
chief  priests  and  elders  of  the  people  took 
counsel  against  Jesus  to  put  him  to  death : 

2 And  when  they  had  bound  him,  they  led 
him  away,  and  delivered  him  to  Pontius  Pilate 
the  governor. 

What  had  been  foretold  concerning  this  rejection  of 
the  Saviour  ? Psalm  2 : 2,  3. 

Why  would  they  reject  him?  Isaiah  53  : 3. 

What  had  Jesus  previously  told  his  disciples  about 
this  ? Matthew  16  : 21. 

Did  Jesus  attempt  to  escape  from  them  ? Luke  9:51; 
John  11  : 7,  8. 

How  was  it  said  he  should  be  led  ? Isaiah  53  : 7. 

Who  were  combined  in  putting  him  to  death  ? Acts 
4:27. 

3 Then  Judas,  which  had  betrayed  him, 
when  he  saw  that  he  was  condemned,  repented 
himself,  and  brought  again  the  thirty  pieces  of 
silver  to  the  chief  priests  and  elders, 

4 Saying,  I have  sinned  in  that  I have  be- 
trayed the  innocent  blood.  And  they  said, 
What  is  that  to  us  ? see  thou  to  that. 

What  had  the  Lord  said  of  Judas?  John  6 : 70,  71. 

Was  Judas  intimate  with  him  ? John  13  : 18. 

What  had  been  foretold  by  the  prophets  concerning 
this  ? Zechariah  11  : 12,  13. 


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What  is  the  account  of  this  betrayal?  Matthew 
26  : 14,  15,  16  ; Luke  22  : 3-6. 

Did  Judas  wish  him  to  be  condemned  ? Verse  3. 

What  was  the  motive  of  his  conduct  ? Mark  14 : 10, 11 ; 
John  12  : 6. 

Did  he  succeed  in  his  plan  ? Psalm  9 : 16 ; Proverbs 
5 : 22. 

5 And  he  cast  down  the  pieces  of  silver  in 
the  temple,  and  departed,  and  went  and  hanged 
himself. 

Will  man  generally  succeed  in  unlawful  gain  ? Jere- 
miah 17  : 11. 

Can  a man  be  happy  in  the  success  of  wicked  gains  ? 
Habakkuk  2 : 9,  10,  11. 

What  does  our  Lord  say  of  such  gain  ? Mark  8 : 36 ; 
Luke  9 : 25. 

What  example  does  Paul  give  of  this  truth?  He- 
brews 12  : 16,  17. 

6 And  the  chief  priests  took  the  silver 
pieces,  and  said,  It  is  not  lawful  for  us  to  put 
them  into  the  treasury,  because  it  is  the  price 
of  blood. 

7 And  they  took  counsel,  and  bought  with 
them  the  potter’s  field,  to  bury  strangers  in. 

8 Wherefore  that  field  was  called,  The  field 
of  blood,  unto  this  day. 

What  did  the  Lord  say  of  these  priests  and  rulers  ? 
Matthew  23  : 14,  27,  28. 

Would  God  accept  their  care  of  his  worship  ? Isaiah 
1 : 11-15  ; Isaiah  61  : 8. 

Were  the  facts  here  related  well  known  ? Acts 
1 : 18,  19. 

For  what  had  they  rejected  the  Saviour  of  their  peo- 
ple? Jeremiah  2 : 11,  12,  13. 

Would  they  be  forgiven  for  this  crime?  Acts  3 : 17, 
18, 19. 


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What  does  Paul  say  of  the  Saviour’s  mercy  to  him  ? 

I Timothy  1 : 13,  14,  15. 

9 Then  was  fulfilled  that  which  was  spoken 
by  Jeremy  the  prophet,  saying,  And  they  took 
the  thirty  pieces  of  silver,  the  price  of  him  that 
was  valued,  whom  they  of  the  children  of  Is- 
rael did  value ; 

10  And  gave  them  for  the  potter’s  field,  as 
the  Lord  appointed  me. 

Where  do  we  find  this  prophecy  ? Zechariah 

II  : 12,  13. 

The  name  “Jeremy”  may  have  been  an  error  in 
transcribing  from  some  early  manuscripts. 

Of  what  was  thirty  pieces  of  silver  the  price  ? Exodus 
21  : 32. 

What  had  the  Lord  said  of  the  contempt  which  was 
felt  for  him  ? Psalm  22  : 6,  16  ; Isaiah  53  : 3. 

Can  they  who  thus  finally  despise  a Saviour  escape 
punishment  ? Hebrews  10  : 29,  30  ; Hebrews  6 : 4,  6. 

What  lesson  are  we  to  learn  from  it?  Hebrews 
3 : 12,  13, 14. 


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LESSON  XXI. 

EASTER  SUNDAY. 

St.  John  20  : 1-10. 

THE  SAVIOUR  RISEN  FROM  THE  DJ3AD. 

What  is  the  Gospel  for  this  day  ? 

What  does  it  describe  ? 

The  first  day  of  the  week  cometh  Mary  Mag- 
dalene early,  when  it  was  yet  dark,  unto  the 
sepulchre,  and  seeth  the  stone  taken  away  from 
the  sepulchre. 

What  was  the  first  day  of  the  week  afterwards 
called  ? Revelation  1 : 10. 

How  did  the  disciples  observe  this  day  ? Acts  20  : 7 ; 
1 Corinthians  16  : 2. 

Who  was  Mary  Magdalene  ? Lnke  8 : 2. 

Where  do  the  other  Evangelists  say  the  same  ? 
Matthew  28  : 1 ; Mark  16  : 1,  2. 

For  what  did  they  come  ? Mark  16  : 1. 

What  had  they  said  among  themselves  as  they  were 
coming  ? Mark  16  : 3,  4. 

How  did  they  know  about  the  stone  at  the  sepulchre  ? 
Matthew  27  : 60,  61. 

Who  had  rolled  the  stone  away  ? Matthew  28  : 2. 

2 Then  she  runneth,  and  cometh  to  Simon 
Peter,  and  to  the  other  disciple  whom  Jesus 
loved,  and  saith  unto  them,  They  have  taken 
away  the  Lord  out  of  the  sepulchre,  and  we 
know  not  where  they  have  laid  him. 

What  did  she  think  when  she  found  the  sepulchre 
open  ? Vs.  2. 

What  did  she  do  ? Vs.  2. 

Which  of  the  disciples  was  the  one  whom  Jesus 
loved  ? John  21  : 20, 24. 


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What  became  of  this  disciple  when  Jesus  was  taken  ? 
Matthew  26  : 56. 

What  did  Peter  do  ? Matthew  26  : 58. 

Which  of  them  stood  by  the  cross  of  Jesus  when  he 
died  ? John  19  : 26. 

Where  did  the  others  stand  ? Luke  23  : 49. 

Where  did  they  go  after  the  Lord’s  death  ? Luke 
23  : 56. 

What  did  Mary  say  to  them  ? Ys.  2. 

3 Peter  therefore  went  forth,  and  that  other 
disciple,  and  came  to  the  sepulchre. 

4 So  they  ran  both  together:  and  the  other 
disciple  did  out  run  Peter,  and  came  first  to 
the  sepulchre. 

5 And  he  stooping  down,  and  looking  in, 
saw  the  linen  clothes  lying ; yet  went  he  not 
in. 

Where  was  the  Saviours'  sepulchre?  John  19  : 41, 
42. 

What  had  the  Lord  said  to  Peter  when  they  were 
last  together  ? Luke  22  : 31-34. 

What  was  their  last  interview  ? Luke  22  : 61,  62. 

Bid  Peter  still  love  the  Lord  ? John  21  : 17. 

Which  of  the  two  disciples  came  first  to  the  sepul- 
chre ? Verse  4. 

What  did  he  do  ? Verse  5. 

6 Then  cometh  Simon  Peter  following  him, 
and  went  into  the  sepulchre,  and  seeth  the 
linen  clothes  lie ; 

7 And  the  napkin  that  was  about  his  head, 
not  lying  with  the  linen  clothes,  but  wrapped 
together  in  a place  by  itself. 

What  did  Peter  do  when  he  came  to  the  sepulchre  ? 
Verse  6. 

What  were  these  linen  clothes  ? John  19  : 40. 


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How  were  the  dead  clothed  among  the  Jews?  John 
11  : 44. 

How  were  the  grave  clothes  of  Jesus  placed,  when 
Peter  discoved  them  ? Verse  6,  7. 

What  did  the  watch  tell  the  chief  priests  about  his 
resurrection?  Matthew  28  : 11. 

What  did  the  priests  command  these  guards  to  say  ? 
Matthew  28  : 13. 

Would  the  disciples,  if  they  had  stolen  it,  have 
stripped  his  body  and  left  the  clothes  behind  ? 

8 Then  went  in  also  that  other  disciple 
which  came  first  to  the  sepulchre,  and  he  saw, 
and  believed. 

9 For  as  yet  they  knew  not  the  scripture, 
that  he  must  rise  again  from  the  dead. 

10  Then  the  disciples  went  away  again  unto 
their  own  home. 

What  effect  had  this  sight  upon  John  ? Verse  8. 

What  did  the  Lord  say  to  Thomas  ? John  20  : 29. 

What  do  we  believe  concerning  him  ? 2 Timothy 

2 : 8 ; 1 Peter  1 : 21.  * 

Had  not  the  Lord  told  them  he  would  rise  from  the 
dead?  Mark  9:  31,  32. 

What  did  the  Saviour  say  to  them  of  their  unbelief  ? 
Luke  24  : 25,  26  ; Mark  16  : 14. 

What  is  the  importance  of  a true  faith?  Romans 
10  : 9, 10. 


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LESSON  XXII. 

FIRST  SUNDAY  AFTER  EASTER. 

St.  John  20  : 19-23. 

THE  SAVIOUR’S  FIRST  MEETING  WITH  HIS  DISCIPLES. 

What  is  the  Gospel  for  to-day  ? 

What  is  described  in  it  ? 

19  Then  the  same  clay  at  evening,  being  the 
first  day  of  the  week,  when  the  doors  were 
shut  where  the  disciples  were  assembled  for 
fear  of  the  Jews,  came  Jesus  and  stood  in  the 
midst. 

What  day  was  this?  John  20  : 1. 

To  whom  else  had  he  appeared  on  that  day  ? John 
20  : 14  ; Matthew  28  : 9, 10 ; Luke  24 : 13-16  ; Luke 
24  : 33-34. 

Why  were  they  afraid  of  the  Jews  ? John  15  : 20,  21. 
Which  of  the  disciples  was  absent  from  this  meeting  ? 
John  20  :s24. 

Did  he  believe  them  ? John  20:25. 

What  had  Jesus  promised  them  before  his  death? 
Matthew  18  : 20. 

And  Jesus  saith  unto  them,  Peace  be  unto 
you. 

What  had  the  angels  sung  at  his  birth  ? Luke  2:14. 
What  had  he  promised  to  give  to  his  disciples  ? John 
14  : 27. 

What  peace  did  he  make  by  his  death  ? Ephesians 
2 : 16,  17. 

What  is  the  peace  which  is  thus  described  ? Philip- 
pians  4 : 7. 

To  whom  does  he  preach  this  peace  ? Acts  10  : 34, 
35,  36. 

What  is  the  way  to  get  this  peace  ? Isaiah  26  : 3 ; 
Romans  5 : 1,  2. 


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20  And  when  he  had  so  said,  he  showed 
them  his  hands  and  his  side.  Then  were  the 
disciples  glad  when  they  saw  the  Lord. 

What  were  the  marks  on  his  hands  ? Acts  2 : 23  ; 
Colossians  2 : 14. 

What  was  the  mark  in  his  side  ? John  19  : 34. 

What  effect  was  the  sight  of  his  wounds  to  have  on 
those  who  believed  in  him  ? Zechariah  12  : 10. 

What  effect  will  it  have  on  those  who  reject  him? 
Revelation  1 : 7. 

Why  were  they  glad?  1 Peter  1 : 7. 

How  are  we  to  partake  of  their  joy?  1 Peter  1 : 8,  9. 

21  Then  said  Jesus  to  them  again,  Peace  be 
unto  you  : as  my  Father  hath  sent  me,  even 
so  send  I you. 

Why  did  he  repeat  this  ? Matthew  14 : 27 ; Isaiah 
27:4,  5. 

For  what  did  the  Father  send  the  Son  ? 1 John  4 : 14. 
What  is  the  importance  of  the  mission  of  the  Son  of 
God  ? 1 Timothy  1 : 15  ; Acts  4 : 12. 

How  has  he  accomplished  this  salvation  ? 1 Timothy 
2:6;  Hebrews  9 : 28 ; Colossians  1 : 20 ; 1 John  2:2; 
Hebrews  10  : 14. 

For  what  did  he  send  his  apostles  into  the  world? 
2 Corinthians  5 : 20  ; Acts  1 : 8. 

For  what  does  he  send  all  his  disciples  among  men  ? 
Philippians  2 : 15,  16 ; Matthew  5 : 13, 14-16. 

22  And  when  he  had  said  this,  he  breathed 
on  them,  and  saith  unto  them,  Receive  ye  the 
Holy  Ghost. 

What  had  he  promised  them  in  reference  to  the  Holy 
Ghost?  John  14  : 16-26  ; John  16  : 13. 

What  Spirit  was  in  the  prophets  ? 1 Peter  1 : 10,  11. 
Whose  Spirit  was  given  to  the  apostles?  Philip- 
pians 1 : 19. 

From  whom  does  the  Holy  Spirit  proceed  for  us? 
Galatians  4:6;  Romans  8 : 9. 


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What  will  he  teach  us  ? John  14  : 16, 26. 

23  Whose  soever  sins  ye  remit,  they  are 
remitted  unto  them;  and  whose  soever  sins 
ye  retain,  they  are  retained. 

How  are  sins  remitted  ? Hebrews  9 : 22. 

By  whose  blood  are  our  sins  remitted  ? 1 Peter  1 : 19  ; 
Ephesians  1 : 7. 

How  were  the  apostles  the  instruments  for  remitting 
the  sins  of  men  ? Acts  5 : 42  ; Acts  13  : 38. 

What  was  the  blessing  which  attended  their  minis- 
try? Acts  26  : 17, 18. 

By  whom  was  this  blessing  bestowed  upon  men  ? 2 
Corinthians  2 : 14. 

How  do  we  personally  gain  this  blessing  of  divine 
forgiveness  ? Acts  13  : 39  ; Acts  3 : 19,  20  ; 1 John  1 : 7. 

Was  the  ministry  of  the  apostles  a blessing  to  all  who 
heard  it  ? 2 Corinthians  2 : 15,  16. 

What  is  the  responsibility  of  having  a faithful  minis- 
try ? Luke  10  : 16 ; 1 Thessalonians  4 : 8. 


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LESSON  XXIII. 

SECOND  SUNDAY  APTER  EASTER. 

St.  John  10 : 11-16. 

THE  GOOD  SHEPHERD. 

What  is  the  Gospel  for  this  day  ? 

What  is  its  subject  ? 

11  Jesus  said,  I am  the  good  shepherd. 

Who  are  the  Lord’s  flock  ? Ezekiel  34  : 31 ; Psalm 
100  : 3. 

What  does  he  promise  to  do  with  this  flock  ? Ezekiel 
34 : 11, 12,  22,  28. 

How  many  shepherds  were  this  flock  of  the  Lord  to 
have  ? Ezekiel  34  : 23. 

Who  was  this  Shepherd  ? Psalm  23  : 1. 

Why  did  Jesus  call  himself  the  Good  Shepherd? 
Isaiah  40  : 11 ; Micah  5 : 4. 

By  what  name  was  this  Shepherd  to  be  called  ? Eze- 
kiel 34  : 23  ; Isaiah  55  : 3. 

Why  was  Jesus  called  by  the  name  of  David  ? Mat- 
thew 22  : 41-45  ; Luke  1 : 31,  32  ; 2 Timothy  2 : 8. 

The  good  shepherd  giveth  his  life  for  the 
sheep. 

How  does  Jacob  describe  a faithful  shepherd  ? Gen- 
esis 31 : 39,  40,  41. 

What  did  David  say  of  himself  as  a shepherd  ? 1 
Samuel  17  : 34,  35. 

What  does  the  prophet  Amos  say  of  a faithful  shep- 
herd ? Amos  3 : 12. 

What  does  Jesus  say  he  gave  for  his  sheep?  John 
10  : 17, 18. 

What  does  the  Shepherd’s  gift  of  himself  display  ? 
Romans  5:8;  1 John  4 : 9,  10. 

How  did  Jesus  give  his  life  for  us  ? Hebrews  9 : 28 ; 
1 Peter  2 : 24. 


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What  blessing  did  bis  death  obtain  for  us  ? Revela- 
tion 5 : 9,  10  ; 1 Peter  2 : 25. 

What  ought  we  to  ascribe  to  him  ? Revelation  1 : 5,  6. 

12  But  he  that  is  an  hireling,  and  not  the 
shepherd,  whose  own  the  sheep  are  not,  seeth 
the  wolf  coming,  and  leaveth  the  sheep,  and 
fleeth : and  the  wolf  catcheth  them,  and  scat- 
tered the  sheep. 

What  does  God  say  of  false  shepherds?  Ezekiel 
34  : 1,  6,  10. 

What  does  Paul  call  these  false  shepherds  ? 2 Cor- 
inthians 11  : 13,  14,  15. 

Who  stood  by  Paul,  when  false  brethren  forsook  him  ? 
2 Timothy  4 : 16, 17,  18. 

What  did  the  Apostles  call  Paul  and  Barnabas? 
Acts  15  : 25,  26. 

Of  what  did  he  warn  the  Ephesian  elders  ? Acts 
20  : 29,  30. 

How  does  the  Lord  encourage  his  own  flock  in  such 
trials  ? Revelation  2 : 10. 

What  does  Jesus  say  of  his  sheep?  John  10  : 27-29. 

13  The  hireling  fleeth,  because  he  is  an  hire- 
ling, and  careth  not  for  the  sheep. 

14  I am  the  good  shepherd,  and  know  my 
sheep,  and  am  known  of  mine. 

What  is  the  deficiency  in  these  false  shepherds? 
Acts  8 : 21,  23. 

What  exhortation  is  given  by  Peter  to  all  professed 
shepherds  in  the  Saviour’s  flock  ? 1 Peter  5 : 2,  3,  4. 

What  does  the  Saviour  say  concerning  false  prophets  ? 
Matthew  7 : 15. 

How  are  we  to  know  them  ? Matthew  7:16,  20. 

How  does  Jesus  describe  the  true  shepherds  ? John 
10  : 2,  3,  4. 

Where  are  the  names  of  his  sheep  recorded  ? Revela- 
tion 13  : 8 ; Revelation  21  : 27. 


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How  do  they  know  him  ? 1 John  5 : 10 ; 2 Corin- 
thians 13  : 5. 

15  As  the  Father  knoweth  me,  even  so  know 
I the  Father:  and  I lay  down  my  life  for  the 
sheep. 

How  does  the  Father  know  the  Son  ? Hebrews  1 : 2, 3 ; 
J ohn  17  : 24  ; Proverbs  8 : 30. 

How  does  the  Son  know  the  Father  ? John  1 : 18  ; 
John  3 : 34,  35  ; John  5 : 20. 

Was  the  Saviour’s  death  acceptable  to  the  Father  ? 
John  10  : 17  ; Ephesians  5 : 2. 

Can  we  exalt  this  dying  Saviour  too  highly  ? Philip- 
pians  2 : 10, 11. 

16  And  other  sheep  I have,  which  are  not 
of  this  fold : them  also  I must  bring,  and  they 
shall  hear  my  voice;  and  there  shall  be  one 
fold,  and  one  shepherd. 

To  whom  did  the  Lord  send  his  apostles?  Acts 
1:8;  Mark  16  : 15. 

What  was  the  divine  promise  to  Abraham  ? Genesis 
22  : 18. 

What  did  the  Lord  say  of  the  Saviour’s  glory  in  the 
conversion  of  the  Gentiles  ? Isaiah  60  : 2,  3 ; Isaiah 
49:6. 

How  are  these  scattered  sheep  of  Christ  to  be  gath- 
ered to  him  ? 1 Peter  1 : 12 ; Romans  10  : 14,  15  ; 

1 Thessalonians  1 : 7,  8. 

Where  will  this  one  fold  be  finally  gathered  ? Revela- 
tion 7 : 9, 10. 


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LESSON  XXIV. 

THIRD  SUNDAY  AFTER  EASTER. 

St  John  16  : 16-22. 

THE  SAVIOUR’S  DEPARTURE  AND  RETURN. 

What  is  the  Gospel  for  this  day  ? 

What  is  its  subject  ? 

16  Jesus  said  unto  his  disciples,  A little 
while,  and  ye  shall  not  see  me  : and  again,  a 
little  while,  and  ye  shall  see  me,  because  I go 
to  the  Father. 

Whither  was  the  Saviour  going  ? John  20  : 17. 

How  did  he  go  from  them  ? Acts  1:9. 

Where  did  the  apostle  say  he  had  gone  ? Acts  3 : 20, 

21. 

What  does  St.  Mark  say  of  his  ascension  ? Mark 
16  : 19. 

Which  was  the  first  of  his  disciples  who  saw  him  in 
his  appearance  in  glory  ? Acts  7 : 55,  56,  59,  60. 

Which  of  his  disciples  has  given  us  a description  of 
his  glory  ? Revelation  1 : 9,  10. 

How  does  he  describe  him  ? Revelation  1 : 12-18. 

17  Then  said  some  of  his  disciples  among 
themselves,  What  is  this  that  he  saith  unto  us, 
A little  while,  and  ye  shall  not  see  me : and 
again,  a little  while,  and  ye  shall  see  me  : and, 
Because  I go  to  the  Father  ? 

18  They  said  therefore,  What  is  this  that  he 
saith,  A little  while  ? we  cannot  tell  what  he 
saith  : 

Were  the  disciples  ignorant  of  the  Saviour’s  divine 
nature  ? Matthew  16  : 15, 17. 

Had  they  seen  his  glory  ? J ohn  1 : 14. 


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Where  liad  they  seen  this  glory  ? 2 Peter  1 : 17, 18 : 
Matthew  17  : 1,  2. 

What  do  we  need  to  enable  us  to  understand  the 
Saviour’s  words  ? 1 Corinthians  12  : 3 : 1 Corinthians 
2 : 14. 

What  then  should  be  our  constant  prayer  to  God? 
Psalm  51  : 10,  11,  12. 

19  Now  Jesus  knew  that  they  were  desirous 
to  ask  him,  and  said  unto  them,  Do  ye  inquire 
among  yourselves  of  that  I said,  A little 
while,  and  ye  shall  not  see  me  : and  again,  a 
little  while,  and  ye  shall  see  me  ? 

How  did  Jesus  know  what  they  wanted  to  ask  ? John 
2 : 24,  2,5  ; Revelation  2 : 23. 

What  marks  the  Saviour  in  all  his  dealings  with  us  ? 
Psalm  86  : 15  ; Hebrews  5 : 2 
If  we  ask  him  to  teach  us,  how  will  he  receive  us  ? 
James  1 : 5. 

20  Yerily,  verily,  I say  unto  you,  that  ye 
shall  weep  and  lament,  but  the  world  shall  re- 
joice : and  ye  shall  be  sorrowful,  but  your  sor- 
row shall  be  turned  into  joy. 

When  did  they  weep  and  lament  ? Luke  23  : 27,  28, 
29. 

Did  the  world  rejoice  when  they  were  weeping? 
Luke  23  : 11,  12. 

When  was  the  sorrow  of  the  disciples  turned  into 
joy  ? John  20  : 19,  20. 

>What  happened  to  them  on  the  day  of  Pentecost  ? 
Acts  2 : 4. 

What  was  the  effect  of  it  upon  them  ? Acts  2 : 46,  47. 
What  should  be  our  feeling  as  we  follow  Jesus? 
Philippians  4 : 4,  5,  6. 

21  A woman  when  she  is  in  travail  hath  sor- 
row, because  her  hour  is  come : but  as  soon  as 
she  is  delivered  of  the  child,  she  remembereth 


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no  more  the  anguish,  for  joy  that  a man  is 
born  into  the  world. 

Why  does  a mother  rejoice  in  the  birth  of  her  child  ? 
Isaiah  49  : 15. 

Who  loves  us  better  than  father  or  mother  can? 
Psalm  27  : 10. 

Does  the  mother  always  rejoice  over  the  birth  of  her 
son  ? Genesis  35  : 16,  18  ; Proverbs  10  : 1. 

How  shall  we  make  our  parents’  hearts  glad  ? Pro- 
verbs 4 : 20,  21,  22  ; Proverbs  23  : 15. 

22.  And  ye  now  therefore  have  sorrow : but 
I will  see  you  again,  and  your  heart  shall  rejoice, 
and  your  joy  no  man  taketh  from  you. 

Who  are  they  that  shall  sorrow  forever  ? Matthew 
25  : 41  ; 2 Thessalonians  1 : 7,  8,  9. 

Who  are  they  that  shall  rejoice  forever  ? Matthew 
25  : 34  ; Revelation  21  : 4. 

Will  the  wicked  desire  to  see  the  Lord  Jesus  ? Rev- 
elation 6 : 15,  16,  17. 

Will  the  true  followers  of  Jesus  be  afraid  to  see  him? 
Revelation  7 : 9,  10. 

Will  this  be  everlasting  joy  ? Revelation  7 : 14-17. 


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LESSON  XXV. 

FOURTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  EASTER, 

St.  John  16  : 5-15. 

THE  PROMISED  WORK  OF  THE  HOLY  SPIRIT. 

What  is  the  Gospel  for  this  day  ? 

What  is  the  subject  of  which  it  teaches  us  ? 

5 Jesus  said  unto  his  disciples,  Now  I go  my 
way  to  him  that  sent  me,  and  none  of  you  ask- 
eth  me,  Whither  goest  thou  ? 

6 But  because  I have  said  these  things  unto 
you,  sorrow  hath  filled  your  heart. 

Who  had  sent  him  into  the  world  ? 1 John  4 : 14 ; 
Isaiah  48  :1  6. 

Why  did  they  not  ask  him  ? Mark  9 : 31,  32. 

Why  were  they  sorry?  John  6 : 68,  69. 

What  was  Jesus  to  them?  Proverbs  17  : 17  ; 18  : 24. 

7 Nevertheless  I tell  you  the  truth;  It  is 
expedient  for  you  that  I go  away  : for  if  I go 
not  away,  the  Comforter  will  not  come  unto 
you  ; but  if  I depart,  I will  send  him  unto  you. 

What  led  the  Saviour  to  choose  them  as  his  disciples  ? 
Jeremiah  31  : 3. 

Why  was  he  now  going  to  leave  them  ? Luke  24  : 26. 

What  did  he  mean  by  saying  it  was  “ expedient”  for 
them  that  he  should  go  ? John  14  : 2,  3. 

What  was  to  be  the  consequence  of  his  ascension  ? 
Ephesians  4 : 8,  9, 10. 

Who  was  the  Comforter  of  whom  he  speaks  ? John 
14  : 26. 

When  did  the  Saviour  send  him  to  them?  Acts 
2 : 1-14. 

8 And  when  he  is  come,  he  will  reprove  the 


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world  of  sin,  and  of  righteousness,  and  of 
judgment. 

How  does  the  Holy  Spirit  thus  reprove  or  convince  ? 
Psalm  51  : 10,11,  12. 

Does  the  Spirit  reprove  all  men  ? Psalm  139  : 7-12  ; 
Hebrews  4 : 13. 

What  is  their  guilt  who  refuse  his  reproofs  ? Hebrews 

10  : 29. 

What  is  our  duty  in  reference  to  the  Holy  Spirit? 
Ephesians  4 : 30. 

9 Of  sin,  because  they  believe  not  on  me. 

What  is  sin  ? 1 J ohn  : 3,  4. 

What  is  the  work  which  God  requires  of  us  under  the 
Gospel  ? John  6 : 28,  29. 

Is  it  our  duty  to  believe  in  Jesus  ? John  3 : 36. 

Can  we  be  saved  without  believing  in  him  ? Hebrews 

11  : 6. 

Is  it  a sin  not  to  believe  in  him  ? 1 John  5 : 10. 

10  Of  righteousness,  because  I go  to  my 
Father,  and  ye  see  me  no  more ; 

Of  what  righteousness  does  the  Saviour  speak  ? Phi- 
lippians  3:9;  Romans  10  : 4. 

How  was  the  Saviour’s  righteousness  perfected  by 
his  going  to  the  Father  ? Hebrews  1:3;  Ephesians 
1 : 19-23. 

What  relation  does  the  Spirit  teach  us  the  Saviour’s 
righteousness  has  to  us  ? Isaiah  61 : 10 ; Romans  4 : 6-8. 

11  Of  judgment,  because  the  prince  of  this 
world  is  judged. 

Who  was  the  prince  of  this  world  ? Ephesians  2 : 2. 
What  was  the  Saviour’s  purpose  in  relation  to  him  ? 

1 John  3 : 8. 

What  is  this  promise  of  the  Holy  Spirit  concerning 
him  ? Romans  16  : 20. 

What  is  the  final  triumph  of  the  Saviour  over  him  ? 
Revelation  20  : 2,  3, 10. 


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12  I have  yet  many  things  to  say  unto  you, 
but  ye  cannot  bear  them  now. 

Why  could  they  not  hear  the  things  which  he  might 
Bay  ? 1 Corinthians  3 : 1,  2. 

What  is  the  teaching  which  such  young  disciples 
should  desire  ? 1 Peter  2 : 2,  3. 

How  does  the  Spirit  direct  us  to  teach  them  ? Isaiah 
28  : 9,  10. 

13  Howbeit,  when  he;  the  Spirit  of  truth,  is 
come,  he  will  guide  you  into  all  truth  : for  he 
shall  not  speak  of  himself;  but  whatsoever  he 
shall  hear,  that  shall  he  speak  : and  he  will 
show  you  things  to  come. 

What  was  the  Holy  Spirit  to  teach  them?  John 
14  : 26. 

Why  is  he  called  the  Spirit  of  truth  ? Deuteronomy 
32  : 4. 

For  whom  would  he  speak  ? 1 Corinthians  2:10,  12. 

What  things  to  come  has  he  shown  ? 1 Corinthians 
2 : 9. 

How  does  he  show  them  to  us  ? 2 Corinthians  3 : IT, 
18. 

14  He  shall  glorify  me : for  he  shall  receive 
of  mine,  and  shall  show  it  unto  you. 

15  All  things  that  the  Father  hath  are  mine  : 
therefore  said  l,  that  he  shall  take  of  mine,  and 
shall  show  it  unto  you. 

How  will  the  Spirit  glorify  Jesus  ? John  5 : 23  ; Acts 
4:12. 

What  is  the  Son’s  relation  to  the  Father?  John 
10  : 30  ; John  14  : 9. 

What  does  the  Father  give  the  Son?  John  5 : 20  ; 
Matthew  28  : 18. 

What  does  the  Spirit  show  us  of  the  Son  ? Ephesians 
2 : 18 ; Hebrews  10  : 15, 19-22. 


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LESSON  XXVI. 

FIFTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  EASTER. 

St.  John  16  : 23-33. 

THE  PROMISED  ANSWER  TO  PRAYER. 

What  is  the  Gospel  for  this  day  ? 

What  does  it  teach  us  ? 

23  Verily,  verily,  I say  unto  you,  Whatsoever 
ye  shall  ask  the  Father  in  ray  name,  he  will 
give  it  you. 

24  Hitherto  have  ye  asked  nothing  in  my 
name  : ask,  and  ye  shall  receive,  that  your  joy 
may  be  full. 

What  does  the  Saviour  encourage  us  here  to  do  ? 

I Thessalonians  5 : 17,  18. 

How  constantly  should  we  pray  ? St.  Luke  18:1. 
What  is  necessary  for  acceptable  prayer  ? Mark 

II  : 24 ; Hebrews  11  : 6. 

In  whose  name  must  we  pray  ? John  14  : 6. 

What  promise  does  the  Saviour  give  in  this  24th  vs.  ? 
Psalm  81  : 10. 

25  These  things  have  I spoken  unto  you  in 
proverbs  : but  the  time  coraeth  when  I shall  no 
more  speak  unto  you  in  proverbs,  but  I shall 
show  you  plainly  of  the  Father. 

By  “ proverbs  ” the  Lord  means  here  parables,  or 
figures.  Psalm  49  : 4 ; Psalm  78  : 2. 

What  does  the  Saviour  promise  them  in  this  25th  vs.  ? 
That  he  will  show  them  plainly  of  the  Father. 

How  does  St.  Paul  describe  this?  1 Corinthians 
13  : 12. 

When  does  Jesus  show  us  plainly  of  the  Father? 
First,  by  His  Holy  Spirit.  2 Corinthians  3 : 18.  Second , 
in  his  own  glory.  Revelation  7 : 14-17. 


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26  At  that  day  ye  shall  ask  in  my  name : 
and  I say  not  unto  you,  that  I will  pray  the 
Father  for  you : 

27  For  the  Father  himself  loveth  you,  be- 
cause ye  have  loved  me,  and  have  believed  that 
I came  out  from  God. 

In  whose  name  did  the  apostles  teach  men  to  pray  ? 
Acts  4 : 12  ; 1 Corinthians  1 : 23,  24 ; 1 John  2 : 1,  2. 

Will  the  Father  love  ns  if  we  refuse  his  Son  ? 1 John 
2:23. 

Is  there  any  other  way  in  which  we  can  have  his 
love  but  by  loving  his  Son  ? Hebrews  10  : 26,  27. 

How  are  we  to  find  peace  with  God  ? Romans  15  : 13. 

28  I came  forth  from  the  Father,  and  am 
come  into  the  world  : again,  I leave  the  world, 
and  go  to  the  Father. 

What  led  the  Father  to  send  his  Son  ? John  3:16; 
1 John  4 : 9. 

What  was  the  object  of  the  coming  of  the  Son  ? 2 
Corinthians  5 : 21. 

Why  was  this  necessary?  Hebrews  2 : 17. 

What  is  he  now  doing  ? Hebrews  7 : 25. 

29  His  disciples  said  unto  him,  Lo,  now 
speakest  thou  plainly,  and  speakest  no  pro- 
verb. 

30  Now  are  we  sure  that  thou  knowest  all 
things,  and  needest  not  that  any  man  should 
ask  thee  : by  this  we  believe  that  thou  earnest 
forth  from  God. 

What  did  his  disciples  answer  him  ? 

Of  what  did  they  say  they  were  now  sure  ? 

How  does  David  describe  this  knowledge  of  God? 
Psalm  139  : 1-12. 

Who  was  the  Saviour  it  he  had  this  knowledge? 
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Can  we  hide  any  tiling  from  him  ? Hebrews  4 : 13. 

31  Jesus  answered  them,  Do  ye  now  be- 
lieve ? 

32  Behold,  the  hour  cometh,  yea,  is  now 
come,  that  ye  shall  be  scattered  every  man  to 
his  own,  and  shall  leave  me  alone : and  yet  I 
am  not  alone,  because  the  Father  is  with  me. 

Of  what  did  Jesus  desire  to  warn  them  ? 1 Corinthians 

10  : 12. 

Had  the  Holy  Spirit  given  them  warning  of  such 
persecutions?  Daniel  11  : 33. 

What  would  he  the  effect  of  these  persecutions  ? 
Daniel  11  : 35. 

When  was  this  declaration  of  the  Saviour  fulfilled  ? 
Matthew  26  : 56. 

What  had  been  the  prediction  of  this  ? Zechariah 
13  : 7. 

W as  Jesus  left  alone  ? 

Who  does  he  say  would  be  with  him  ? John  8 : 29. 

33  These  things  I have  spoken  unto  you, 
that  in  me  ye  might  have  peace.  In  the  world 
ye  shall  have  tribulation : but  be  of  good  cheer ; 
I have  overcome  the  world. 

Why  does  he  say  he  warned  them  of  these  things  ? 

What  had  been  the  divine  promises  to  the  servants 
of  God  who  were  in  trouble  ? Psalm  91  : 15,  16  ; Isaiah 
43  : 5,  6 ; Isaiah  63  : 9. 

What  is  said  of  the  companions  of  Daniel  in  their 
affliction  ? Daniel  3 : 24,  25. 

What  is  said  of  Daniel  himself  ? Daniel  6 : 22,  23. 

What  does  Paul  say  of  his  experience  in  the  day  o' 
trouble  ? 2 Timothy  4 : 16-18. 


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LESSON  XXVII. 

SUNDAY  AFTER  ASCENSION. 

St.  John  15  : 26-16  : 4. 

THE  COMFORT  OF  THE  SPIRIT  IN  SORROW. 

What  is  the  Gospel  appointed  for  this  day  ? 

What  is  its  subject  ? 

26  When  the  Comforter  is  come,  whom  I will 
send  unto  you  from  the  Father,  even  the  Spirit 
of  truth,  which  proceedeth  from  the  Father, 
he  shall  testify  of  me. 

Who  is  the  one  source  of  all  our  comfort  in  trouble  ? 
2 Corinthians  1 : 3,  4. 

By  whom  does  God  comfort  us  ? Ephesians  1 : 13. 

Why  was  the  Holy  Spirit  called  the  Spirit  of  promise  ? 
Acts  1 : 4. 

When  did  the  disciples  receive  this  Holy  Spirit  ? 
Acts  2 : 1,  4. 

What  was  the  effect  of  his  coming  upon  them  ? Acts 
2 : 46,  47. 

From  whom  is  the  Spirit  said  in  this  verse  to  come? 

Of  whom  did  he  testify  when  he  came  ? Acts  2 : 32,  33. 

27  And  ye  also  shall  bear  witness,  because 
ye  have  been  with  me  from  the  beginning. 

Of  whom  did  the  apostles  testify  when  the  Holy 
Spirit  came  to  them  ? Acts  5 : 42. 

What  was  their  feeling  in  the  ministry  which  he 
gave  them  ? 2 Corinthians  2 : 14. 

Did  the  apostles  tell  the  things  which  they  had  seen 
and  heard  from  him  ? 2 Peter  1 : 16,  17. 

How  did  they  try  to  lead  men  to  the  Saviour? 

1 John  1:1,3. 

What  did  they  tell  men  they  would  find  in  that  Sav- 
iour ? 1 John  2 : 1, 2 ; Ephesians  1 : 7. 


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Did  they  declare  that  they  knew  him  ? 2 Timothy 

1 : 12. 

1 These  things  have  I spoken  unto  you,  that 
ye  should  not  be  offended. 

Why  did  the  Saviour  give  them  all  these  promises  ? 

Were  there  any  who  were  offended  with  Christ? 
2 Timothy  4 : 1-4. 

What  did  Paul  say  of  those  who  preached  another 
Gospel  ? Galatians  1 : 8,  9. 

What  did  he  say  of  those  who  preached  Christ  imper- 
fectly ? Philippians  1 : 15-18. 

What  will  prevent  our  being  offended^with  Christ  ? 
Romans  8 : 14,  15,  16. 

2 They  shall  put  you  out  of  the  synagogues : 
yea,  the  time  cometh,  that  whosoever  killeth 
you  will  think  that  he  doeth  God  service.  • 

Who  were  the  apostles  first  persecuted  ? Acts  3:1; 
4:1. 

Who  were  the  next  sufferers?  Acts  5 : 17,  18. 

Who  was  the  first  one  who  died  for  Christ  ? Acts 
7 : 54-60. 

Who  distinguished  himself  as  a persecutor  of  them  ? 
Acts  8 : 1-3. 

What  did  the  Lord  afterward  do  for  him  ? Acts 
9 : 1-7,  15-17. 

What  did  Paul  say  of  this  afterward  ? 1 Timothy 
1 : 12-14 ; Acts  26  : 9,  10,  11. 

3 And  these  things  will  they  do  unto  you,  be- 
cause they  have  not  known  the  Father,  nor  me. 

Why  did  men  thus  persecute  the  Saviour’s  followers  ? 

What  is  said  of  such  men  ? 1 John  3:10;  1 J ohn  4 : 5, 6. 

Must  we  expect  to  suffer  for  Christ’s  sake  ? 1 John 
3 : 13-15. 

How  did  the  apostles  return  the  persecutions  which 
they  received  ? 1 Corinthians  4 : 12,  13. 

How  does  our  Lord  command  us  to  treat  our  ene- 
mies ? Matthew  5 : 44,  45. 


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4 But  these  things  have  I told  you,  that  when 
the  time  shall  come,  ye  may  remember  that  I 
told  you  of  them. 

For  what  purpose  does  the  Saviour  say  he  told  them 
these  things  ? 

How  did  Stephen  remember  him?  Acts  7 : 59,  60. 
How  did  the  disciples  remember  him  when  Peter  was 
in  prison  ? Acts  12  : 5. 

What  did  the  Lord  do  in  answer  to  their  prayer? 
Acts  12  : 6,  7,  8. 

What  persecutions  did  Paul  suffer  ? Acts  14  : 19,  20  ; 
2 Timothy  3 : 10,  11. 

What  will  be  the  final  triumph  of  all  who  truly  suffer 
for  Christ  ? Revelation  15  : 2,  3. 

What  will  repay  us  for  all  our  sufferings  for  Christ  ? 
Revelation  22  : 3,  4,  5,  6. 


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LESSON  XXVIII. 
f HI  TSUHDAI, 

St.  John  14  : 15-31. 

THE  GIFT  OF  THE  HOLY  SPIRIT. 

This  day  commemorates  the  descent  of  the  Holy 
Ghost  upon  the  apostles  of  Christ.  Acts  2. 

What  is  the  Gospel  appointed  for  it  ? 

What  is  its  subject  ? 

15  If  ye  love  me,  keep  my  commandments : 

16  And  I will  pray  the  Father,  and  he  shall 
give  you  another  Comforter,  that  he  may  abide 
with  you  forever ; 

17  Even  the  Spirit  of  truth. 

If  we  love  Jesus,  how  shall  we  show  it  ? 1 John  2 : 5. 

Does  Jesus  still  pray  for  us  ? Hebrews  7 : 25. 

In  what  office  does  he  pray  for  us  ? Hebrews  4 : 14, 
15. 

Is  he  a comforter  to  us  ? Hebrews  6 : 18. 

How  should  we  receive  that  other  Comforter  he  pro- 
mises to  send  us  ? Ephesians  4 : 30 ; Galatians  5 : 16 ; 
Romans  8 : 11. 

Whom  the  world  cannot  receive,  because  it 
seeth  him  not,  neither  knoweth  him : but  ye 
know  him;  for  he  dwelleth  with  you,  and  shall 
be  in  you. 

Why  will  not  the  world  receive  this  Holy  Spirit? 
Romans  8 : 5,  7. 

How  shall  we  know  that  he  is  sent  to  us  ? Galatians 
5 : 22-25. 

What  will  be  the  blessing  in  receiving  him  ? Ro- 
mans 8 : 14-17. 

18  I will  not  leave  you  comfortless:  I will 
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19  Yet  a little  while,  and  the  world  seeth  me 
no  more;  but  ye  see  me:  because  I live,  ye 
shall  live  also. 

20  At  that  day  ye  shall  know  that  I am  in 
my  Father,  and  ye  in  me,  and  I in  you. 

How  will  tlie  Saviour  come  to  us  ? Revelation  3 : 20. 

How  should  we  meet  his  coming  ? Revelation  22  : 20. 

If  we  believe  what  he  here  says,  (vs.  19,)  how  shall 
we  act  ? Romans  5 : 2-5  ; Philippians  1 : 21  ; 2 : 4,  5. 

When  shall  we  know  what  he  tells  us  in  the  20th 
verse  ? 1 John  3 : 2. 

21  He  that  hath  my  commandments,  and 
keepeth  them,  he  it  is  that  loveth  me  : and  he 
that  loveth  me,  shall  be  loved  of  my  Father, 
and  I will  love  him,  and  will  manifest  myself 
to  him. 

22  Judas  saith  unto  him,  not  Iscariot,  Lord, 
how  is  it  that  thou  wilt  manifest  thyself  unto 
us,  and  not  unto  the  world  ? 

23  Jesus  answered  and  said  unto  him,  If  a 
man  love  me,  he  will  keep  my  words  : and  my 
Father  will  love  him,  and  we  will  come  unto 
him,  and  make  our  abode  with  him. 

How  does  the  Saviour  say  in  this  21st  verse,  we  are 
to  show  our  love  to  him  ? 

What  two  privileges  does  he  describe  as  coming  from 
this  love  for  him  ? 

What  is  the  happiness  of  those  who  have  these  bless- 
ings ? 1 Corinthians  1 : 7,  8. 

What  did  Judas  ask  the  Saviour? 

What  did  he  reply  to  him  ? 

What  are  the  blessings  which  will  come  from  this 
promise  ? Romans  8 : 28 ; Psalm  91  describe  these 
blessings. 

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sayings : and  the  word  which  ye  hear  is  not 
mine,  but  the  Father’s  which  sent  me. 

25  These  things  have  I spoken  unto  you, 
being  yet  present  with  you. 

26  But  the  Comforter,  which  is  the  Holy 
Ghost,  whom  the  Father  will  send  in  my  name, 
he  shall  teach  you  all  things,  and  bring  all 
things  to  your  remembrance,  whatsoever  I 
have  said  unto  you. 

How  will  the  love  of  Christ  lead  us  to  him  ? 2 Co- 
rinthians 5 : 14,  15. 

What  is  true  obedience  to  the  Father’s  word  ? 1 Peter 
1 : 17. 

What  effect  will  the  hope  of  Christ’s  coming  have  on 
us  ? 1 Peter  1 : 13-16. 

What  does  Jesus  promise  us  in  this  (26th)  verse  ? 

In  what  path  will  this  Holy  Spirit  lead  us  ? James 
3 : 17  ; Philippians  4:8;  Colossians  3 : 1,  2. 

27  Peace  I leave  with  you,  my  peace  I give 
unto  you : not  as  the  world  giveth,  give  I unto 
you.  Let  not  your  heart  be  troubled,  neither 
let  it  be  afraid. 

What  is  the  peace  which  Jesus  gives?  Philippians 
4:7. 

Wliat  is  the  difference  between  his  gifts  and  the 
gifts  of  the  world  ? 2 Corinthians  4 : 18. 

What  effect  should  his  gifts  have  on  us  ? Isaiah  26  : 3. 

28  Ye  have  heard  how  I said  unto  you,  I go 
away,  and  come  again  unto  you.  If  ye  loved 
me,  ye  would  rejoice,  because  I said,  I go  unto 
the  Father : for  my  Father  is  greater  than  I. 

29  And  now  I have  told  you  before  it  come 
to  pass,  that  when  it  is  come  to  pass,  ye  might 
believe. 

30  Hereafter  I will  not  talk  much  with  you : 


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for  the  prince  of  this  world  cometh,  and  hath 
nothing  in  me. 

31  But  that  the  world  may  know  that  I love 
the  Father ; and  as  the  Father  gave  me  com- 
mandment, even  so  I do. 

What  did  the  Saviour  mean  by  “ my  Father  greater 
than  I”  ? Philippians  2 : 5-8. 

Whom  did  he  mean  by  “ the  prince  of  this  world”  ? 
Ephesians  2 : 2. 

What  supported  the  Saviour  in  all  his  sufferings  for 
man  ? Hebrews  12  : 2. 

Where  is  he  now  ? Philippians  2 : 9, 10, 11 ; Hebrews 
4 : 14,  15. 


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LESSON  XXIX. 

TRINITY  SUNDAY. 

St.  John  3 : 1-15. 

THE  NEW  BIRTH  OF  THE  SPIRIT. 

What  is  the  Gospel  appointed  for  this  day  ? 

What  is  its  subject  of  instruction  ? 

1 There  was  a man  of  the  Pharisees  named 
Nicodemus,  a ruler  of  the  Jews  : 

2 The  same  came  to  Jesus  by  night,  and  said 
unto  him,  Rabbi,  we  know  that  thou  art  a 
teacher  come  from  God : for  no  man  can  do 
these  miracles  that  thou  doest,  except  God  be 
with  him. 

Did  Nicodemus  afterward  show  kindness  to  the  Sav- 
iour? John  7 : 50-52  ; John  19  : 39. 

Why  did  he  come  by  night  ? John  19  : 38. 

What  reason  did  he  here  give  for  believing  in  J esus  ? 
Acts  2 : 22. 

3 Jesus  answered  and  said  unto  him,  Verily, 
verily,  I say  unto  thee,  Except  a man  be  born 
again,  he  cannot  see  the  kingdom  of  God. 

4 Nicodemus  saith  unto  him,  How  can  a 
man  be  born  when  he  is  old  ? can  he  enter 
the  second  time  into  his  mother’s  womb,  and 
be  born  ? 

Would  faith  like  that  of  Nicodemus  be  sufficient? 
James  2 : 14-17. 

How  can  man  obtain  a better  faith  ? 2 Corinthians 
5 : 17 ; Matthew  18  : 3. 

Why  did  not  Nicodemus  understand  the  Lord  ? 1 
Corinthians  2 : 14. 


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5 Jesus  answered,  Verily,  verily,  I say  unto 
thee,  Except  a man  be  born  of  water  and  of 
the  Spirit,  he  cannot  enter  into  the  kingdom  of 
God. 

What  did  Jesus  mean  by  being  born  of  water?  Acts 
8 : 36-38. 

Is  baptism  in  water  necessary  to  our  salvation  ? Ro- 
mans 6 : 3,  4. 

What  did  he  mean  by  being  born  of  the  Spirit  ? Ga- 
latians 6 : 15,  16. 

What  did  he  mean  by  the  kingdom  of  God  ? Ephe- 
sians 3 : 14,  15  ; Ephesians  1 : 22,  23. 

Can  we  be  saved  out  of  the  church  of  God  ? Acts 
2 : 47. 

6 That  which  is  born  of  the  flesh  is  flesh ; 
and  that  which  is  born  of  the  Spirit  i&  spirit. 

7 Marvel  not  that  I said  unto  thee,  Ye  must 
be  born  again. 

What  does  the  Lord  mean  by  “ the  flesh  ” ? Galatians 
5 : 17 ; Romans  8 : 8. 

What  does  he  mean  by  spirit  ? Romans  8:9. 

Why  does  he  say  we  should  not  wonder  at  his  words  ? 

I Corinthians  6 : 9,  10. 

How  shall  we  be  delivered  from  all  these  works  of  the 
flesh  ? 1 Corinthians  6 : 11 ; 2 Corinthians  5 : 18. 

8 The  wind  bloweth  where  it  listeth,  and 
thou  hearest  the  sound  thereof,  but  canst  not 
tell  whence  it  cometb,  and  whither  it  goeth : 
so  is  every  one  that  is  born  of  the  Spirit. 

Who  alone  can  direct  the  winds  ? Psalm  107  : 24, 
25,  29  ; Mark  4 : 39. 

Why  is  this  new  birth  of  the  Spirit  like  the  wind  ? 
Pliilippians  2 : 13  ; 1 Thessalonians  4:8. 

How  then  are  we  to  get  this  Holy  Spirit  ? Luke 

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9 Nicodemus  answered  and  said  unto  him, 
How  can  these  things  be  ? 

10  Jesus  answered  and  said  unto  him,  Art 
thou  a master  of  Israel,  and  knowest  not  these 
things  ? 

Might  not  Nicodemus  have  known  this  from  the 
Scripture  ? 

What  had  God  said  of  Ms  Spirit?  Psalm  51  : 10, 
11,  12  ; Isaiah  44  : 3,  4 ; Ezekiel  36  : Ezekiel  11  : 19. 

Were  not  these  Holy  Scriptures  ufficient  guide  ? 
Psalm  119  : 105,  130 ; Luke  16  : 29-31 ; 2 Timothy 
3 : 14,  15. 

11  Verily,  verily,  I say  unto  thee,  We  speak 
that  we  do  know,  and  testify  that  we  have 
seen ; and  ye  receive  not  our  witness. 

Could  Jesus  have  been  mistaken  in  what  he  said? 
John  14  : 6 ; John  8 : 28,  29. 

Why  did  not  the  J ews  understand  Mm  ? 2 Corin- 
tMans  3 : 14,  15. 

How  would  they  be  able  to  understand  him  ? 2 Co 
rinthians  3 : 16,  17. 

12  If  I have  told  you  earthly  things,  and  ye 
believe  not,  how  shall  ye  believe  if  I tell  you 
of  heavenly  things  ? 

1 3 And  no  man  hath  ascended  up  to  heaven, 
but  he  that  came  down  from  heaven,  even  the 
Son  of  man  which  is  in  heaven. 

Who  shall  teach  us  these  heavenly  things?  1 Co 
rintMans  2 : 10. 

To  whom  will  the  Holy  Spirit  lead  us?  John  16  : 13, 
14,  15. 

How  are  we  to  find  this  ascended  Saviour  ? Romans 
10  : 6-i0. 

14  And  as  Moses  lifted  up  the  serpent  in 
the  wilderness^  even  so  must  the  Son  of  man 
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15  That  whosoever  believeth  in  him  should 
not  perish,  but  have  eternal  life. 

Where  is  the  history  of  this  ? Numbers  21  : 7,  8,  9. 
Who  was  it  that  really  healed  the  people  ? Exodus 
15  : 26. 

What  was  done  with  the  brazen  serpent  afterward  ? 
2 Kings  18  : 4. 

What  did  the  Lord  teach  them  by  this?  Isaiah 
42:8. 


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LESSON  XXX. 

FIRST  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

St.  Luke  16  : 19-31. 

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THE  RICH  MAN  AND  LAZARUS. 

What  is  the  Gospel  for  this  day  ? 

What  is  its  subject? 

1 9 There  was  a certain  rich  man,  which  was 
clothed  in  purple  and  fine  linen,  and  fared 
sumptuously  every  day : 

20  And  there  was  a certain  beggar  named 
Lazarus,  which  was  laid  at  his  gate,  full  of 
sores. 

21  And  desiring  to  be  fed  with  the  crumbs 
which  fell  from  the  rich  man’s  table:  more- 
over the  dogs  came  and  licked  his  sores. 

What  is  the  duty  of  the  rich  ? 1 Timothy  6 : 17, 

18,  19. 

What  is  their  temptation  ? Amos  6 : 3-7. 

What  is  the  blessing  of  the  poor  ? James  2 : 5. 

What  is  the  blessing  upon  those  who  are  kind  to 
them  ? Psalm  41  : 1,  2,  3. 

What  is  our  duty  to  the  poor  ? Isaiah  58  : 6,  7,  8. 

22  And  it  came  to  pass,  that  the  beggar 
died,  and  was  carried  by  the  angels  into  Abra- 
ham’s bosom.  The  rich  man  also  died,  and 
was  buried ; 

23  And  in  hell  he  lifted  up  his  eyes,  being 
in  torments,  and  seeth  Abraham  afar  off,  and 
Lazarus  in  his  bosom. 

Does  God  reward  men  for  being  rich  or  poor  ? Pro- 
verbs 22  : 2 ; Psalm  49  : 10,  17 ; Proverbs  14  : 32. 


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Wliat  did  the  Lord  mean  by  Abraham’s  bosom  ? Mat- 
thew 8 : 11. 

To  what  does  the  figure  refer  ? John  13  : 23. 

Why  are  men  punished  after  death?  Psalm  9 : 17; 
John  3 : 36. 

What  does  the  Saviour  teach  us  about  future  punish- 
ment ? Mark  9 : 43,  44 ; Matthew  25  : 41. 

Is  this  a dreadful  punishment  ? Revelation  14 : 10, 11. 
What  ought  we  to  do  in  reference  to  it  ? Matthew 
3 : 7,  8 ; Hebrews  6 : 18. 

24  And  he  cried  and  said,  Father  Abraham, 
have  mercy  on  me,  and  send  Lazarus,  that  he 
may  dip  the  tip  of  his  finger  in  water,  and 
cool  my  tongue : for  I am  tormented  in  this 
flame. 

May  we  trifle  with  such  solemn  punishment  as  this  ? 
Hebrews  10  : 31 ; 12  :.29  ; Ezekiel  22  : 14. 

When  should  we  make  sure  our  escape  from  it  ? 
2 Corinthians  6:2. 

Who  is  our  only  deliverer  ? Acts  4 : 12. 

What  ought  we  then  to  do  ? Hebrews  12  : 1,  2. 

25  But  Abraham  said,  Son,  remember  that 
thou  in  thy  lifetime  reeeivedest  thy  good  things, 
and  likewise  Lazarus  evil  things : but  now  he 
is  comforted,  and  thou  art  tormented. 

Does  God  give  to  every  man  an  opportunity  of  escape  ? 
1 Thessalonians  5:9, 10  ; 1 Timothy  2 : 3,  4. 

What  were  the  privileges  of  the  Jews?  Romans 
9 : 4,  5. 

Might  he  not  have  had  his  part  with  the  Saviour  ? 
Matthew  23  : 37,  38. 

What  were  the  good  things  which  he  preferred? 
Luke  12  : 16-20. 

What  were  Lazarus’  evil  things  ? Psalm  34  : 19 ; 
Psalm  37  : 32,  33. 

What  were  the  comforts  of  Lazarus  now  ? Revelation 
7 : 14-17  . 


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What  were  the  sorrows  of  the  rich  man  ? Revelation 
6 : 15,  17. 

26  And  beside  all  this,  between  us  and  you 
there  is  a great  gulf  fixed  : so  that  they  which 
would  pass  from  hence  to  you  cannot ; neither 
can  they  pass  to  us,  that  would  come  from 
thence. 

Is  the  separation  between  the  righteous  and  wicked 
final  ? Matthew  25  : 46  ; Revelation  22  : 11, 12. 

Has  God  promised  any  future  change  in  this  ? Reve- 
lation 21  : 7,  8. 

What  is  God’s  declaration  concerning  this  ? 1 John 

5 : 10,  11,  12. 

27  Then  he  said,  I pray  thee  therefore,  father, 
that  thou  wouldest  send  him  to  my  father’s 
house : 

28  For  I have  five  brethren ; that  he  may 
testify  unto  them,  lest  they  also  come  into  this 
place  of  torment. 

What  should  we  desire  for  all  our  friends  ? Romans 
10  : 1. 

How  ought  we  to  feel  if  they  refuse  a Saviour  ? Ro- 
mans 9 : 1-3. 

What  ought  we  to  do  ? Acts  20  : 31. 

Suppose  we  neglect  this  ? 1 Timothy  5:8;  Ezekiel 
33  : 6. 

29  Abraham  saith  unto  him,  They  have 
Moses  and  the  prophets ; let  them  hear  them. 

30  And  he  said,  ISTay,  father  Abraham  : but 
if  one  went  unto  them  from  the  dead,  they 
will  repent. 

31  And  he  said  unto  him,  If  they  hear  not 
Moses  and  the  prophets,  neither  will  they  be 
persuaded,  though  one  rose  from  the  dead. 


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Where  are  men  to  learn  of  a Saviour  ? 2 Timothy 
3 : 15. 

Did  not  God  send  Moses  and  the  prophets  ? 2 Peter 

1 : 21. 

Whom  did  they  proclaim  to  Israel  ? 1 Peter  1 : 10, 11. 
What  does  the  Saviour  teach  concerning  them  in  this 
31st  verse  ? 


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LESSON  XXXI. 

SECOND  SUNDAY  AETER  TEINITY. 

St.  Luke  14  : 16-24. 

THE  MARRIAGE  SUPPER. 

What  is  the  Gospel  for  this  day  ? 

What  is  its  subject  ? 

16  A certain  man  made  a great  supper,  and 
bade  many  : 

17  And  sent  bis  servant  at  supper-time,  to 
them  that  were  bidden,  Come,  for  all  things 
are  now  ready. 

What  is  meant  by  this  great  supper  ? Isaiah  25  : 6 ; 
Isaiah  2 : 2. 

What  is  the  privilege  of  being  bidden  to  this  Gospel 
supper  ? Revelation  19:9. 

Who  are  employed  in  bidding  to  it  ? Revelation  22  : 17. 

What  does  he  mean  by  supper-time  ? 2 Corin- 

thians 6 : 2. 

When  ought  men  to  accept  this  invitation?  He- 
brews 3 : 7,  8. 

18  And  they  all  with  one  consent  began  to 
make  excuse.  The  first  said  unto  him,  I have 
bought  a piece  of  ground,  and  I must  needs  go 
and  see  it : I pray  thee  have  me  excused. 

When  the  Saviour  came,  did  men  willingly  listen  to 
him  ? John  1 : 11  ; Romans  10  : 21. 

What  was  the  meaning  of  this  first  excuse  ? 

How  does  the  Saviour  describe  it  in  his  parable  of  the 
sower  ? Luke  8 : 14. 

What  does  the  Lord  say  of  those  who  give  up  their 
souls  for  this  world  ? Luke  9 : 25,  26. 

In  what  parable  did  he  describe  this  ? Luke  12 : 15-20. 


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19  And  another  said,  I have  bought  five  yoke 
of  oxen,  and  I go  to  prove  them : I pray  thee 
have  me  excused. 

What  was  the  bargain  which  Esau,  made  ? Genesis 
25  : 29-34. 

What  does  Paul  say  of  him  for  this?  Hebrews 
12  : 16, 17. 

If  a man  gives  up  the  hope  of  the  Gospel  for  so  small 
a gain,  what  must  be  said  of  him  ? Jeremiah  2:11. 

How  does  God  describe  this  conduct  ? Jeremiah 
2 : 12,  13. 

20  And  another  said,  I have  married  a wife, 
and  therefore  I cannot  come. 

What  does  the  Saviour  say  of  the  obstacles  which  a 
man’s  family  may  put  in  his  way  ? Matthew  10  : 36, 37. 

How  will  the  Lord  reply  to  all  these  excuses  ? Pro- 
verbs 1 : 24^33. 

What  ought  to  be  our  first  concern  ? Matthew  6 : 33. 

21  So  that  servant  came,  and  showed  his 
lord  these  things.  Then  the  master  of  the 
house  being  angry,  said  to  his  servant,  Go  out 
quickly  into  the  streets  and  lanes  of  the  city, 
and  bring  in  hither  the  poor,  and  the  maimed, 
and  the  halt,  and  the  blind. 

When  the  Jews  refused  the  Saviour,  what  was  his 
command  ? Isaiah  49  : 5,  6. 

When  was  this  fulfilled?  Acts  26  : 16,  17,  18. 

May  the  poorest  and  the  most  wretched  have  the 
blessings  of  a Saviour  ? Isaiah  55  : 1. 

May  all  nations  receive  the  message  ? Revelation 
7 : 9,  10. 

What  ought  we  then  to  do  ? Mark  16  : 15,  16. 

22  And  the  servant  said,  Lord,  it  is  done  as 
thou  hast  commanded,  and  yet  there  is  room. 

Who  first  preached  the  Saviour’s  Gospel  to  the  Gen- 
tiles? Acts  10  : 34,  35. 


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How  did  tlie  Lord  prepare  him  for  this  work  ? Acts 

10  : 9-16. 

What  does  Paul  say  of  his  own  preaching  to  the  Gen- 
tiles ? Romans  15  : 18,  19. 

Have  not  all  men  the  right  to  come  to  Jesus  and  be 
saved?  Acts  17  : 30,  31 ; 1 John  2 : 2. 

23  And  the  lord  said  unto  the  servant,  Go 
out  into  the  highways  and  hedges,  and  compel 
them  to  come  in,  that  my  house  may  be  hi  led. 

How  may  we  preach  the  Gospel  to  the  multitudes  of 
men  ? Romans  10  : 14,  15. 

What  else  may  we  do  besides  sending  preachers  out  ? 
Matthew  9 : 37,  38. 

Will  the  time  ever  come  that  the  Gospel  shall  be 
preached  to  all  nations  ? Isaiah  60  : 2-5  ; Revelation 

11  : 15 ; Daniel  7 : 27. 

24  For  I say  unto  you,  that  none  of  those 
men  which  were  bidden,  shall  taste  of  my  sup- 
per. 

What  is  said  of  those  who  have  refused  to  believe  the 
Gospel  message  ? Matthew  8 : 11,  12. 

What  shall  be  the  condemnation  of  those  who  reject 
the  Gospel  ? Matthew  21 : 42, 43, 44 ; Hebrews  10  : 26-29. 


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LESSON  XXXII. 

THIRD  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

St.  Luke  15  : 1-10. 

JOY  OYER  REPENTING  SINNERS. 

Wliat  is  the  Gospel  for  this  day  ? 

What  does  it  teach  us  ? 

1 Then  drew  near  unto  him  all  the  publicans 
and  sinners  for  to  hear  him. 

2 And  the  Pharisees  and  scribes  murmured, 
saying,  This  man  receiveth  sinners,  and  eateth 
with  them. 

Why  did  the  Jews  hate  the  publicans  ? Luke  20  : 21, 
22.  They  were  the  collectors  of  Roman  taxes. 

How  did  they  reproach  the  Saviour  in  this  connection  ? 
Luke  7 : 34. 

How  did  the  Pharisees  feel  toward  the  publicans  ? 
Luke  18  : 11. 

Why  did  Jesus  receive  sinners  ? Matthew  1 : 21 ; 
Matthew  9 : 12,  13. 

3 And  he  spake  this  parable  unto  them,  say- 
ing* 

4 What  man  of  you,  having  an  hundred 
sheep,  if  he  lose  one  of  them,  doth  not  leave 
the  ninety  and  nine  in  the  wilderness,  and  go 
after  that  which  is  lost,  until  he  find  it  ? 

Why  did  Jesus  relate  this  parable  to  them  ? Luke 
19  : 22 ; John  10  : 12, 13. 

How  does  the  Lord  describe  unfaithful  shepherds? 
Ezekiel  34  : 4,  5,  6. 

What  does  he  say  of  the  good  shepherd  ? Ezekiel 
34  : 11,  12,  13. 

Who  was  this  good  shepherd  ? John  10  : 11, 14. 


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What  did  he  do  for  the  lost  sheep?  Hebrews 2 : 9, 

10. 

5 And  when  he  hath  found  it,  he  layeth  it 
on  his  shoulders,  rejoicing. 

6 And  when  he  cometh  home,  he  calleth  to- 
gether his  friends  and  neighbors,  saying  unto 
them,  Rejoice  with  me;  for  I have  found  my 
sheep  which  was  lost. 

What  did  David  do  for  his  flock  ? 1 Samuel  17  : 84, 
85. 

What  does  the  Lord  promise  in  reference  to  his  flock  ? 
Ezekiel  34  : 22,  23,  24. 

What  will  the  good  shepherd  do  for  his  flock? 
Psalm  23  : 2,  3,  5. 

7 I say  unto  you,  that  likewise  joy  shall  be 
in  heaven  over  one  sinner  that  repenteth,  more 
than  over  ninety  and  nine  just  persons  which 
need  no  repentance. 

Over  what  does  he  say  there  is  joy  in  heaven  ? Why 
is  this?  James  5 : 19,  20. 

What  victories  on  earth  give  joy  in  heaven  ? Reve- 
lation 12  : 11,  12. 

Are  there  any  just  persons  who  need  no  repentance? 
Romans  3 : 10,  23  ; Galatians  3 : 22  ; Acts  17  : 30. 

In  whom  is  the  Saviour  glorified  ? Revelation  5 : 9, 

10. 

8 Either  what  woman  having  ten  pieces  of 
silver,  if  she  lose  one  piece,  doth  not  light 
a candle,  and  sweep  the  house,  and  seek  dili- 
gently till  she  find  it  ? 

Whom  did  the  Lord  mean  by  the  sheep  that  had 
never  wandered,  and  the  pieces  of  money  which  had  not 
been  lost  ? Psalm  103  : 20  ; Hebrews  1 : 6,  14. 

What  was  the  woman’s  conduct  in  this  parable? 
What  did  the  Lord  mean  by  this  ? Luke  19  : 10  ; Eze- 
kiel 34  : 11,  16. 


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Where  does  he  search  for  his  lost  ones?  John 
17  : 11, 16. 

What  does  he  say  to  them  when  he  finds  them  in  the 
world?  2 Corinthians  6 : 17,  18. 

What  is  the  candle  with  which  he  searches  for  them  ? 
Psalm  119  : 105  ; Hebrews  4 : 12, 13. 

9 And  when  she  hath  found  it,  she  calleth 
her  friends  and  her  neighbors  together,  saying, 
Rejoice  with  me ; for  I have  found  the  piece 
which  I had  lost. 

10  Likewise,  I say  unto  you,  There  is  joy  in 
the  presence  of  the  angels  of  God  over  one 
sinner  that  repenteth. 

Does  the  conversion  of  sinners  make  great  joy  on 
earth?  Acts  8 : 6,  8 ; Acts  8 : 39  ; Acts  11  : 23. 

Do  the  faithful  ministers  of  Christ  rejoice  over  the 
conversion  of  sinners  ? 1 Thessalonians  2 : 19,  20 ; 1 
Thessalonians  3 : 7,  8,  9. 

Do  the  angels  rejoice  over  the  conversion  of  men? 
Revelation  5 : 11,  12. 

Does  the  Saviour  rejoice  over  the  souls  he  has  re- 
deemed ? Isaiah  53  : 11  ; Ephesians  1 : 6,  7,  12 ; Reve- 
lation 21  : 23  ; 22  : 3,  4,  5. 


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less6n  xxxiii. 

FOURTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY, 

St.  Luke  6:36-42. 

DUTY  TO  OUR  FELLOW-MEN. 

What  is  the  Gospel  for  this  day  ? 

In  what  does  it  instruct  us  ? 

36  Be  ye  therefore  merciful,  as  your  Father 
also  is  merciful. 

How  merciful  is  our  Father  in  heaven  ? Psalm 
145  : 9. 

How  long  does  his  mercy  endure  ? Psalm  100  : 5. 

What  does  his  mercy  do  for  men  ? Micah  7 : 18. 

How  then  ought  we  to  imitate  him?  Ephesians 
5 : 1,  2 ; Ephesians  4 : 31,  32. 

37  Judge  not,  and  ye  shall  not  he  judged: 
condemn  not,  and  ye  shall  not  he  condemned  : 
forgive,  and  ye  shall  he  forgiven. 

What  is  the  first  act  of  mercy  of  which  the  Lord 
here  speaks?  John  7 : 24. 

Can  you  give  some  instances  of  this  wrong  judg- 
ment ? 1 Samuel  1 : 12-16 ; Matthew  1 : 18-20. 

What  does  the  apostle  Paul  say  about  rash  judg- 
ment ? Romans  14  : 10-13. 

How  did  our  Lord  rebuke  this  condemning  of  our  fel 
low-men  ? Matthew  18  : 23,  35. 

What  rule  did  he  give  about  the  forgiveness  of  others  \ 
Matthew  18  : 21-22. 

38  Give,  and  it  shall  he  given  unto  you ; 
good  measure,  pressed  down,  and'  shaken  to- 
gether, and  running  over,  shall  men  give  into 
your  hosom.  For  with  the  same  measure  that 
ye  mete  withal  it  shall  be  measured  to  you 
again. 


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What  is  the  next  fruit  of  this  mercy  of  which  the 
Lord  speaks  ? 

What  is  the  rule  appointed  for  the  rich  ? 1 Timothy 
6 : 17-19. 

What  is  the  rule  for  those  who  are  not  rich  ? 2 Corin- 
thians 8 : 1-5. 

What  is  the  Saviour’s  rule  for  all  ? Matthew  7 : 12. 

What  may  we  expect  to  gain  by  true  benevolence  ? 
Proverbs  11  : 24,  25,  26. 

What  is  our  Lord’s  promise  ? Matthew  10  : 40,  41, 
42. 

39  And  he  spake  a parable  unto  them,  Can 
the  blind  lead  the  blind  ? shall  they  not  both 
fall  into  the  ditch  ? 

Who  is  our  best  guide  ? Jeremiah  3:4;  Psalm 
118  : 8,  9. 

What  is  our  best  rule  in  following  him  ? Proverbs 
4 : 25,  26,  27 ; Ephesians  5 : 15,  16. 

Whom  does  the  Lord  mean  by  blind  guides  ? 2 Peter 
1:9. 

What  does  the  Lord  say  he  will  do  for  the  blind  if 
they  seek  him  ? Isaiah  42  : 16. 

40  The  disciple  is  not  above  his  master : but 
every  one  that  is  perfect  shall  be  as  his  mas- 
ter. 

In  what  did  the  Saviour  say  his  disciples  must  be  like 
him  ? Matthew  20  : 29. 

What  was  the  Saviour’s  suffering  ? Hebrew  12  : 2. 

What  does  Paul  say  he  gave  up  for  Christ  ? Philip- 
pians  3 : 8. 

If  we  are  faithful  in  following  Jesus,  what  will  be  our 
reward?  2 Timothy  2 : 11,  12,  13. 

How  shall  we  be  as  he  is?  Psalm  17  : 15  ; 1 John 
3 : 2. 

41  And  why  beholdest  thou  the  mote  that 
is  in  thy  brother’s  eye,  but  perceivest  not  the 
beam  that  is  in  thine  own  eye  ? 


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109 


What  did  Jesus  mean  by  beholding  the  mote  in  a 
brother’s  eye  ? Isaiah  29  : 21 ; Amos  5 : 10,  12  ; Acts 
15  : 37-39  ; 1 Corinthians  13  : 4,  5. 

What  did  he  mean  by  not  perceiving  the  beam  in 
their  own  eye?  Romans  2:1;  Romans  2 : 21, 22  ; Reve- 
lation 3 : 17 ; Job  32  : 1 ; Isaiah  5 : 21. 

42  Either  how  canst  thou  say  to  thy  brother, 
Brother,  let  me  pull  out  the  mote  that  is  in 
thine  eye,  when  thou  thyself  beholdest  not  the 
beam  that  is  in  thine  own  eye  ? Thou  hypo- 
crite, cast  out  first  the  beam  out  of  thine  own 
eye,  and  then  shalt  thou  see  clearly  to  pull  out 
the  mote  that  is  in  thy  brother’s  eye. 

When  we  try  to  do  good  to  others,  what  ought  we  to 
be  ourselves?  Isaiah  52  : 11. 

What  view  should  we  take  of  our  own  character? 
Isaiah  51  : 1. 

What  did  Paul  say  he  did  while  he  tried  to  teach 
others  ? 1 Corinthians  9 : 27. 

In  what  way  did  he  tell  Timothy  he  must  avoid  the 
contempt  of  others  ? 1 Timothy  4 : 12. 

How  far  may  we  ask  others  to  follow  our  example  ? 
1 Corinthians  11  : 1. 

What  ought  to  be  our  example  among  men?  1 
Thessalonians  2 : 10,  11,  12. 


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LESSON  XXXIY. 

FIFTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

St.  Luke  5 : 1-11. 

THE  SUCCESSFUL  FISHING. 

What  is  the  Gospel  for  this  day  ? 

What  is  the  subject  of  its  narration  ? 

1 And  it  came  to  pass,  that  as  the  people 
pressed  upon  him  to  hear  the  word  of  God,  he 
stood  by  the  lake  of  Gennesaret, 

2 And  saw  two  ships  standing  by  the  lake : 
but  the  fishermen  were  gone  out  of  them,  and 
were  washing  their  nets. 

Why  did  the  people  so  press  upon  Jesus?  Luke 
4 :22;  Mark  12  : 37. 

What  was  the  great  message  from  God  which  he 
came  to  tell  ? Luke  4 : 16-20. 

Are  not  all  classes  of  men  equally  interested  in  this  ? 
Acts  2 : 39  ; Acts  4 : 12. 

3 And  he  entered  into  one  of  the  ships, 
which  was  Simon’s,  and  prayed  him  that  he 
would  thrust  out  a little  from  the  land.  And 
he  sat  down,  and  taught  the  people  out  of  the 
ship. 

What  is  the  peculiar  privilege  of  those  who  go  in 
ships  upon  the  sea  ? Psalm  107  : 23-29. 

Who  was  it  that  was  now  in  Simon’s  ship?  Job 
38  : 1,  8-11. 

Who  was  the  Creator  of  the  sea  ? Colossians  1 : 16, 
17  ; Nehemiah  9 : 6. 

What  use  did  he  now  make  of  Simon’s  ship  ? Vs.  3. 

In  what  did  he  teach  them  ? John  8 : 26-28. 

4 Now  when  he  had  left  speaking,  he  said 


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Ill 


unto  Simon,  Launch  out  into  the  deep,  and  let 
down  your  nets  for  a draught. 

5 And  Simon  answering  said  unto  him, 
Master,  we  have  toiled  all  the  night,  and  have 
taken  nothing:  nevertheless  at  thy  word  I 
will  let  down  the  net. 

6 And  when  they  had  this  done,  they' in- 
closed a great  multitude  of  fishes  : and  their 
net  brake. 

Who  is  it  that  directs  our  path  in  life  ? Proverbs  16:9. 

What  is  said  of  hi$  path  ? Psalm  77  : 19  ; John  13:7. 

What  is  our  duty  when  he  directs  us  ? Psalm  119  : 59, 
60  ; John  2 : 5. 

Did  Simon  immediately  obey  ? 

Ought  we  ever  to  hesitate  when  he  commands  ? Psalm 
27  : 8. 

What  was  the  result  of  Simon’s  obedience  ? 

Shall  we  not  always  prosper  if  we  obey  the  Lord  ? 
Psalm  118  : 8,  9 ; Homans  8 : 28  ; 1 Timothy  4:8. 

7 And  they  beckoned  unto  their  partners, 
which  were  in  the  other  ship,  that  they  should 
come  and  help  them.  And  they  came,  and 
filled  both  the  ships,  so  that  they  began  to 
sink. 

What  does  the  Lord  promise  us  if  we  obey  him  ? 
Psalm  81  : 10  ; Malachi  3 : 10. 

May  we  expect  earthly  prosperity  as  the  followers  of 
Jesus?  1 Timothy  6 : 6,  7,  8 ; Hebrews  13  : 5,  6. 

Does  not  earthly  prosperity  often  prove  an  evil  ? 1 

Timothy  6 : 9,  10  ; Luke  6 : 24,  25. 

What  was  the  prayer  of  Agur  ? Proverbs  30  : 7, 8,  9. 

8 When  Simon  Peter  saw  it,  he  fell  down  at 
Jesus’  knees,  saying,  Depart  from  me  ; for  I 
am  a sinful  man,  O Lord. 

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with  him,  at  the  draught  of  the  fishes  which 
they  had  taken : 

Why  was  Simon  afraid  ? Exodus  20  : 19,  20 ; Judges 
13  : 22. 

Does  conscious  sins  make  us  afraid  of  God  ? Genesis 
3 : 8-11. 

What  did  this  miracle  show  Jesus  to  be  ? Psalm 
89  : 8,  9 ; Micah  5 : 2. 

10  And  so  was  also  James,  and  John,  the 
sons  of  Zebedee,  which  were  partners  with  Si- 
mon. And  Jesus  said  unto  Simon,  Fear  not: 
from  henceforth  thou  shalt  catch  men. 

11  And  when  they  had  brought  their  ships 
to  land,  they  forsook  all,  and  followed  him. 

What  did  the  Lord  say  to  Simon,  to  remove  his  fear  ? 

What  did  he  mean  by  catching  men?  Matthew 
13  : 47, 48. 

How  were  the  Lord’s  apostles  to  catch  men  ? Acts 

1 : 8. 

When  did  they  do  this  ? Acts  2 : 40,  41 ; Acts  11  : 20, 
21 ; Romans  15  : 18,  19. 

What  was  the  effect  of  this  promise  on  the  disciples  ? 

What  did  Jesus  afterward  promise  to  them  for  this  ? 
Matthew  19  : 27-29. 

Will  it  be  always  well  for  those  who  truly  follow 
Jesus?  2 Corinthians  12  : 9, 10 ; John  17  : 24. 


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LESSON  XXXV. 

SIXTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

St.  Matthew  5 : 20-26. 

CHRISTIAN  RECONCILIATION. 

What  is  the  Gospel  appointed  for  this  day  ? 

What  does  it  teach  us  ? 

20  For  I say  unto  you,  That  except  your 
righteousness  shall  exceed  the  righteousness  of 
the  scribes  and  Pharisees,  ye  shall  in  no  case 
enter  into  the  kingdom  of  heaven. 

Righteousness  is  perfect  obedience  to  the  laws  of 
God. 

Can  any  man  he  perfectly  obedient  to  God  ? Romans 
8 : 10 ; Ecclesiastes  7:20;  James  2 : 10 ; Romans  3 : 20. 

Who  has  offered  this  perfect  obedience  to  God  ? Ro- 
mans 10  : 4;  Isaiah  42  : 21. 

What,  then,  is  our  ground  of  hope  before  God  ? Phi- 
lippians  3 : 8,  9. 

What  was  the  righteousness  of  the  scribes  and  Phari- 
sees ? Matthew  23  : 23. 

What  ought  our  obedience  to  be  ? Romans  6 : 17  ; 
1 Peter  2 : 21-23. 

21  Ye  have  heard  that  it  was  said  by  them 
of  old  time,  Thou  shalt  not  kill ; and  whoso- 
ever shall  kill  shall  be  in  danger  of  the  judg- 
ment : 

Who  said  to  man,  Thou  shalt  not  kill?  Exodus 
20  : 13  ; Genesis  9 : 6. 

What  did  they  mean  by  the  judgment?  Numbers 
35  : 29,  30,  31. 

Is  there  not  another  judgment  beyond  this?  1 John 
3 : 15  ; Revelation  21  : 8. 

22  But  I say  unto  you,  That  whosoever  is 


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angry  with  his  brother  without  a cause  shall 
be  in  danger  of  the  judgment : and  whosoever 
shall  say  to  his  brother,  Raca,  shall  be  in  dan- 
ger of  the  council : but  whosoever  shall  say, 
Thou  fool,  shall  be  in  danger  of  hell-fire. 

Should  we  not  avoid  unreasonable  or  unjust  anger  ? 
James  2 : 13  ; 2 Timothy  2 : 24,  25,  26. 

Should  we  ever  use  reproachful  language,  calling 
others  by  degrading  names  ? Ephesians  4 : 31,  32 ; 
Titus  3 : 2,  3 ; 1 Peter  3 : 9,  10  ; Psalm  50  : 19-22. 

Ought  we  to  speak  any  evil  of  others  ? James  4 : 11, 

12. 

How  are  we  to  resist  the  sin  of  evil  speaking  ? 1 Pe- 

ter 2 : 12,  21-23.  2 Corinthians  6 : 6-8. 

23  Therefore  if  thou  bring  thy  gift  to  the 
altar,  and  there  rememberest  that  thy  brother 
hath  aught  against  thee. 

24  Leave  there  thy  gift  before  the  altar,  and 
go  thy  way  ; first  be  reconciled  to  thy  brother, 
and  then  come  and  offer  thy  gift. 

Will  God  accept  our  worship  if  we  allow  hatred  in 
our  hearts  ? 1 John  4 : 20 ; Proverbs  28  : 9 ; 1 Samuel 
15  : 22. 

How  are  we  to  offer  acceptable  worship  to  God  ? Co- 
lossians  3 : 12-15  ; Romans  14  : 18,  19. 

Will  God  hear  us  if  we  cherish  sin  in  our  hearts? 
Psalm  66  : 18-20  ; 1 Peter  3 : 10-12. 

What  is  the  spirit  with  which  we  ought  to  worship 
God?  James  3 : 17, 18  ; Hebrews  12  : 28,  29. 

25  Agree  with  thine  adversary  quickly,  wThile 
thou  art  in  the  way  with  him ; lest  at  any  time 
the  adversary  deliver  thee  to  the  judge,  and 
the  judge  deliver  thee  to  the  officer,  and  thou 
be  cast  into  prison. 

26  Verily,  I say  unto  thee,  Thou  shalt  by  no 


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means  come  out  thence,  till  thou  hast  paid  the 
uttermost  farthing. 

If  our  adversary  he  our  fellow-man,  how  are  we  to 
agree  with  him  ? Matthew  5 : 44 ; Mark  11  : 25  ; Luke 
19  : 8. 

If  our  adversary  be  Satan,  what  are  we  to  do  ? 1 Pe- 
ter 5 : 8-11. 

If  by  our  sins  we  have  made  God  an  adversary,  what 
shall  we  do?  1 Peter  5 : 6,  7 ; Proverbs  28  : 13  ; 2 Co- 
rinthians 5 : 20,  21. 

Will  God  freely  forgive  the  sins  of  those  who  seek  his 
mercy?  Isaiah  1 : 16,  17,  18;  Isaiah  55  : 7 ; 1 John 
2 : 1,  2. 

Will  God  accept  the  impenitent  and  unbelieving? 
Proverbs  11  : 21 ; John  3 : 36  ; 1 Corinthians  6 : 9,  10. 

What,  then,  ought  we  to  do  ? Hebrews  3 : 12,  13  ; 
Hebrews  10  : 19-22. 


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LESSON  XXXVI. 

SEVENTH  SUNDAY  APTER  TRINITY. 

St.  Mark  8 : 1-9. 

THE  FEEDING  OF  THE  MULTITUDE. 

What  is  tlie  Gospel  for  tliis  day  ? 

What  great  fact  does  it  describe  ? 

1 In  those  days  the  multitude  being  very 
great,  and  having  nothing  to  eat,  Jesus  called 
his  disciples  unto  him,  and  saith  unto  them, 

2 I have  compassion  on  the  multitude,  be- 
cause they  have  now  been  with  me  three  days, 
and  have  nothing  to  eat : 

What  was  the  condition  of  men  when  the  Saviour 
came  to  them  ? Matthew  9 : 36  ; Ezekiel  34  : 5,  6 : 
Psalm  107  : 4,  5. 

What  was  the  feeling  of  the  Saviour  toward  perish- 
ing man  ? Psalm  78  : 38  ; Isaiah  59  : 16. 

Does  he  wish  to  save  all  men  ? Ezekiel  33  : 11 ; 1 
Timothy  2 : 4,  5,  6. 

What  proof  did  the  people  give  in  this  verse  of  their 
desire  to  hear  him  ? 

How  did  he  meet  their  wants  ? Psalm  104  : 27,  28. 

3 And  if  I send  them  away  fasting  to  their 
own  houses,  they  will  faint  by  the  way : for 
divers  of  them  came  from  far. 

Does  Jesus  send  any  away  who  come  to  him  ? John 
6 : 37  ; Isaiah  41  : 17. 

Can  any  other  being  supply  his  place  ? John  6 : 68,  69. 

What  blessings  does  he  bestow  on  those  who  seek 
him  ? James  1 : 17  ; Psalm  84  : 11. 

How  does  Jesus  refresh  the  weary  ? Matthew  11:28, 
29  ; Isaiah  40  : 10,  11. 


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4 And  his  disciples  answered  him,  From 
whence  can  a man  satisfy  these  men  with 
bread  here  in  the  wilderness  ? 

5 And  he  asked  them,  How  many  loaves 
have  ye  ? And  they  said,  Seven. 

What  was  the  difficulty  which  the  disciples  sug- 
gested ? 

Can  any  man  supply  the  real  wants  of  his  fellow- 
men  ? Psalm  49  : 7,  8,  9. 

What  is  the  true  bread  which  all  men  need  ? John 
6 : 83,  35. 

Is  the  Lord  dependent  upon  any  means  to  supply  our 
wants  ? 1 Samuel  14  : 6 ; Psalm  33  : 9. 

Why  did  he  ask  them  ? John  6 : 5,  6. 

6 And  he  commanded  the  people  to  sit  down 
on  the  ground  : and  he  took  the  seven  loaves,  and 
gave  thanks,  and  brake,  and  gave  to  his  disci- 
ples to  set  before  them ; and  they  did  set  them 
before  the  people. 

Why  did  he  command  them  to  sit  down  ? 1 Corin- 
thians 14  : 33,  40  ; Mark  6 : 39,  40. 

Why  did  he  give  thanks  ? 1 Timothy  4 : 4,  5. 

With  what  feeling  does  he  then  teach  to  worship 
God  ? Psalm  95  : 1,  2. 

Is  there  another  bread  than  this  which  men  need  ? 
John  6 : 51. 

What  should  be  our  desire  in  reference  to  this? 
John  6 : 34. 

What  is  the  duty  of  the  Lord’s  ministers  in  reference 
to  this  ? Acts  20  : 28  ; 1 Peter  5:2. 

7 And  they  had  a few  small  fishes : and  he 
blessed,  and  commanded  to  set  them  also  be- 
fore them. 

8 So  they  did  eat,  and  were  filled : and  they 
took  up  of  the  broken  meat  that  was  left  seven 
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9 And  they  that  had  eaten  were  about  four 
thousand : and  he  sent  them  away. 

How  did  the  Saviour  furnish  all  this  food?  John 
1:3;  Colossians  1 : 16. 

Does  he  always  satisfy  those  who  come  to  him? 
Psalm  107  : 9 ; Philippians  4 : 19  ; Luke  15  : 17. 

What  illustrations  of  his  bounty  does  his  word  re- 
late ? 1 Kings  17  : 11-16  ; 2 Kings  4 : 1-7. 

What  did  the  Lord  direct  in  regard  to  these  frag- 
ments ? John  6 : 12. 

What  does  he  command  us  in  reference  to  all  the 
bounties  we  receive  ? Deuteronomy  8 : 10, 11. 


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LESSON  XXXVII. 

EIGHTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

St.  Mattheio  7 : 15-21. 

TRUE  PERSONAL  PIETY. 

What  is  the  Gospel  for  to-day  ? 

What  dees  it  teach  us  ? 

15  Beware  of  false  prophets,  which  come  to 
you  in  sheep’s  clothing,  but  inwardly  they  are 
ravening  wolves. 

Did  the  Lord  warn  them  that  such  deceivers  should 
come  ? Matthew  24  : 23,  24,  25. 

Did  such  pretended  teachers  arise  ? Acts  5 : 34^87. 

What  was  the  sheep’s  clothing  with  which  they  came  ? 
Galatians  1 : 6-9 ; 2 Corinthians  11  : 13-15. 

Were  Christians  to  submit  to  this  false  teaching  ? 
Galatians  2 : 5,  6. 

What  did  the  Lord  mean  by  their  being  “ ravening 
wolves”  ? 2 Peter  2 : 1-3,  13-15  ; Jude  11-13. 

What  did  the  Lord  say  of  the  guilt  of  such  false  teach- 
ers ? Matthew  18  : 6 ; Mark  14  : 21. 

16  Ye  shall  know  them  by  their  fruits.  Do 
men  gather  grapes  of  thorns,  or  figs  of  this- 
tles ? 

What  did  the  Lord  mean  by  “ their  fruits”  ? 

What  are  the  fruits  of  sin  ? Matthew  15  : 18,  19,  20 ; 
Galatians  5 : 19,  20,  21. 

What  are  the  fruits  of  holiness  ? Galatians  5 : 22, 
23,  24  ; Philippians  4:8.  ' 

What  did  God  tell  Adam  his  sin  should  produce  for 
him  ? Genesis  3 : 17,  18. 

How  are  men  to  have  “ grapes  and  figs”  instead  of 
“ thorns  and  thistles”  ? 1 John  3 : 9,  10 ; James  3 : 17 ; 
Matthew  18  : 3. 


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17  Even  so  every  good  tree  bringeth  forth 
good  fruit ; but  a corrupt  tree  bringeth  forth 
evil  fruit. 

18  A good  tree  cannot  bring  forth  evil  fruit, 
neither  can  a corrupt  tree  bring  forth  good 
fruit. 

What  does  he  mean  by  a “ good  tree”  ? Matthew 
15  : 13  ; Isaiah  61  : 3. 

What  is  a corrupt  tree  ? John  15  : 2,  6 ; Hosea  10  •:  1. 
Why  does  not  a good  tree  bring  forth  evil  fruit  ? 1 
John  3 : 9 ; 1 John  5 : 18  ; Psalm  37  : 23,  24 ; 1 Peter 
1 : 5. 

Why  cannot  a corrupt  tree  bring  forth  good  fruit  ? 

1 John  2 : 16,  17  ; Matthew  12  : 34,  35  ; Romans  7:5; 
Romans  8 : 7,  8. 

19  Every  tree  that  bringeth  not  forth  good 
fruit  is  hewn  down,  and  cast  into  the  fire. 

20  Wherefore  by  their  fruits  ye  shall  know 
them. 

What  difference  does  it  make  whether  we  bring  forth 
good  fruit  or  evil  fruit  ? 1 Corinthians  6 : 9,  10  ; Reve- 
lation 21  : 27  ; Revelation  22  : 14,  15  ; Revelation 
21  * 8 

What  ought  we  then  to  do?  Titus  2 : 11,  12,  13  ; 
Romans  13  : 13,  14 ; Galatians  5 : 24,  25,  26. 

How  are  men  to  be  judged  at  last?  John  5 : 28,  29  ; 

2 Corinthians  5 : 10  ; Romans  2 : 6-11. 

21  Not  every  one  that  saith  unto  me,  Lord, 
Lord,  shall  enter  into  the  kingdom  of  heaven  ; 
but  he  that  doeth  the  will  of  my  father  which 
is  in  heaven. 

How  are  we  to  be  cleansed  from  sin  ? 1 John  1 : 7 
2:2. 

To  whom  must  we  go  for  this?  John  6 : 68  ,*  Acts 
4:12. 


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Will  the  words  of  prayer  be  sufficient  for  us  ? Mat 
thew  15  : 8,  9 ; Matthew  7 : 22,  23, 

What  is  required  of  us  in  following  Jesus  ? Romans 
6 : 17  ; 1 Peter  2 : 21 ; James  3 : 13. 

What  is  the  will  of  our  Father  in  heaven?  John  6, 
40 ; Hebrews  10  : 19-23  ; 1 Thessalonians  4 : 1-4. 


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LESSON  XXXVIII. 

NINTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY, 

St.  Luke  16  : 1-9. 

THE  PAH  ABLE  OF  THE  STEWARD. 

What  is  the  Gospel  for  this  day  ? 

What  is  its  subject  of  instruction  ? 

1 Jesus  said  also  unto  his  disciples,  There  was 
a certain  rich  man  which  had  a steward ; and 
the  same  was  accused  unto  him  that  he  had 
wasted  his  goods.  v 

To  whom  did  the  Lord  address'  this  parable  ? 

What  did  he  mean  to  teach  them  by  it  ? 1 Corin- 
thians 7 : 81. 

Who  was  represented  by  this  rich  man  ? Ephesians 
2 : 4,  5. 

Whom  did  the  steward  represent?  1 Corinthians 
4 : 1,  2. 

To  whom  are  we  to  account  for  all  that  we  possess  ? 
Romans  14  : 11,  12. 

2 And  he  called  him,  and  said  unto  him, 
How  is  it  that  I hear  this  of  thee  ? give  an  ac- 
count of  thy  stewardship  ; for  thou  mayestbe 
no  longer  steward. 

When  will  God  call  us  to  our  account  for  our  steward- 
ship ? Psalm  49  : 17  ; Job  1 : 21.  , 

For  what  must  we  then  give  an  account?  Eccle- 
siastes 12  : 14. 

Is  death  the  close  of  our  stewardship  ? Ecclesiastes 
9 : 5,  6. 

How  ought  we  then  to  live  in  earthly  things  ? 1 
Corinthians  7 : 29,  30  ; Colossians  3 : 1,  2,  3. 

3 Then  the  steward  said  within  himself, 


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What  shall  I do  ? for  my  lord  taketh  away 
from  me  the  stewardship  : I cannot  dig  ; to  beg 
I am  ashamed. 

4 I am  resolved  what  to  do,  that  when  I am 
put  out  of  the  stewardship,  they  may  receive 
me  into  their  houses. 

What  was  this  steward  seeking  in  earthly  things  ? 
Ys.  4 ; Jeremiah  45  : 4,  5. 

What  things  ought  we  to  seek  ? Matthew  6 : 19,  20, 
33  ; 1 Corinthians  10  : 24  ; Romans  14  : 8,  19. 

What  did  this  steward  fear  ? Vs  3. 

How  will  God  reward  his  stewards  ? Romans  2 : 6-11. 

Can  men  resist  his  judgment  ? Ezekiel  22  : 14  ; Pro- 
verbs 11  : 21. 

How  then  ought  we  to  act  ? Matthew  10  : 28 ; Acts 
24  : 16. 

5 So  he  called  every  one  of  his  lord’s  debtors 
unto  him,  and  said  unto  the  first,  How  much 
owest  thou  unto  my  lord? 

6 And  he  said,  An  hundred  measures  of  oil. 
And  he  said  unto  him,  Take  thy  bill,  and  sit 
down  quickly,  and  write  fifty. 

7 Then  said  he  to  another,  And  how  much 
owest  thou  ? And  he  said,  An  hundred  meas- 
ures of  wheat.  And  he  said  unto  him,  Take 
thy  bill,  and  write  four-score. 

What  was  the  accusation  made  against  this  steward  ? 
Y.  1. 

What  did  he  now  propose  to  do  ? Ys.  5,  6,  7. 

Did  he  show  any  repentance  for  his  former  sin? 
Romans  2 : 5,  6. 

Did  he  do  wisely  to  persevere  in  his  sin  ? Deutero- 
nomy 29  : 19,  20. 

What  ought  we  to  do  when  God  accuses  us  of  sin  ? 
Psalm  38  : 1.8 ; Proverbs  28  : 13. 


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Can  we  conceal  our  sins  from  God  ? Psalm  139  : 11, 

12. 

Can  we  ever  really  gain  by  doing  wrong  ? Mark 
8 : 36,  37. 

8 And  the  lord  commended  the  unjust  stew- 
ard, because  he  had  done  wisely : for  the  child- 
ren of  this  world  are  in  their  generation  wiser 
than  the  children  of  light. 

Does  our  Lord  mean  that  Tie  commended  this  stew- 
ard ? 

What  was  the  one  thing  the  lord  of  this  steward 
commended  in  him  ? Proverbs  22  : 3 ; Hosea  12  : 7,  8. 

Who  are  the  children  of  this  world?  Ephesians 
2 : 1,  2,  3. 

Who  are  the  children  of  light  ? Ephesians  5 : 8 ; 1 
John  3,  10 ; 1 Thessalonians  5 : 4,  5,  6,  8. 

How  are  we  to  learn  wisdom  from  the  children  of  this 
world  ? 1 Corinthians  9 : 24-27  ; Matthew  13  : 44-46. 

9 And  I say  unto  you,  Make  to  yourselves 
friends  of  the  mammon  of  unrighteousness ; 
that,  when  ye  fail,  they  may  receive  you  into 
everlasting  habitations. 

By  the  “ mammon  of  unrighteousness/’  the  Lord 
means  earthly  riches,  which  unrighteous  men  worship. 

How  are  we  to  make  friends  of  these  ? 1 Timothy 
6 : 17,  18,  19  ; Psalm  41  : 1,  2,  3. 

How  will  they  receive  us  to  everlasting  habitations  ? 
Matthew  25  : 34-40 ; 2 Timothy  4 : 5-8. 


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LESSON  XXXIX. 

TENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

St.  Luke  19  : 41-47. 

THE  GUILT  OF  REJECTING  JESUS. 

What  is  the  Gospel  for  this  day  ? 

What  does  it  teach  us  ? 

41  And  when  he  was  come  near,  he  be- 
held the  city,  and  wept  over  it, 

What  city  was  this  ? Matthew  23  : 37. 

Why  did  the  Saviour  weep  ? John  11  : 35,  38. 

What  was  the  first  time  that  Jesus  came  to  Jerusa- 
lem ? Luke  2 : 22. 

Who  received  him  then  ? Luke  2 : 25. 

What  was  the  last  time  ? Matthew  21  : 1-3. 

Who  welcomed  him  then  ? Matthew  21  : 8,  9,  15,  16. 

42  Saying,  If  thou  hadst  known,  even  thou, 
at  least  in  this  thy  day,  the  things  which  be- 
long unto  thy  peace ! but  now  they  are  hid 
from  thine  eyes. 

Who  rejected  him  when  he  came  last  to  Jerusalem  ? 
Matthew  21  : 45,  46. 

What  parables  were  they  which  so  offended  them  ? 
Matthew  21  : 28,  33,  43. 

W^hat  was  the  day  of  which  the  Lord  spoke  ? Mala- 
clii  3 : 1,  2. 

Did  Israel  refuse  this  message  ? John  1 : 10,  11. 

What  did  he  come  to  bring  them  ? Zechariah  9:9; 
Acts  3 : 26. 

How  did  they  lose  these  great  blessings  ? Acts  3 : 13, 
14,  15. 

43  For  the  days  shall  come  upon  thee,  that 
thine  enemies  shall  cast  a trench  about  thee, 


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and  compass  thee  round,  and  keep  thee  in  on 
every  side. 

What  did  the  Saviour  come  to  proclaim  to  the  Jews? 
Isaiah  61  : 2. 

Do  you  know  any  thing  of  the  history  of  this  destruc- 
tion of  Jerusalem  ? It  was  accomplished  by  the  Roman 
armies  between  thirty  or  forty  years  after  this. 

Were  those  who  rejected  Jesus  more  guilty  than 
others  ? Matthew  11  : 20-24. 

Shall  not  we  be  equally  guilty  if  we  refuse  to  have 
him  as  our  Saviour?  Hebrews  2 : 2,  3;  Hebrews 
10  : 28,  29. 

Can  we  be  saved  without  him  ? Acts  4 : 12. 

44  And  shall  lay  thee  even  with  the  ground, 
and  thy  children  within  thee ; and  they  shall 
not  leave  in  thee  one  stone  upon  another ; be- 
cause thou  knewest  not  the  time  of  thy  visita- 
tion. 

Had  this  destruction  been  foretold  ? Micah  3 : 8,  12. 

Did  Moses  describe  it  to  the  Israelites  ? Deuterono- 
my 28  : 49-52. 

Why  did  he  say  all  these  sorrows  should  come  upon 
Israel  ? Deuteronomy  28  : 47,  48,  62,  63. 

What  did  the  Saviour  say  in  this  verse  was  the  rea- 
son of  their  punishment  ? 

Who  had  described  this  time  ? Genesis  49  : 10 ; 
Daniel  9 : 25,  26. 

What  does  Paul  say  of  these  unbelieving  Jews  ? 2 
Corinthians  3 : 14,  15. 

How  long  shall  this  blindness  of  Israel  continue  ? 2 
Corinthians  3 : 16 ; Romans  11  : 25,  26. 

45  And  he  went  into  the  temple,  and  began 
to  cast  out  them  that  sold  therein,  and  them 
that  bought. 

Had  Jesus  ever  assumed  this  authority  before  ? John 
2 : 13-17. 


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What  sign  did  he  then  give  them  of  his  authority  ? 
John  2 : 18-21. 

What  did  he  say  of  himself  in  reference  to  the  tem- 
ple ? Matthew  12  : 6. 

What  had  been  said  of  his  coming  to  the  temple  ? 
Malachi  3 : 1,  5. 

46  Saying  unto  them,  It  is  written,  My  house 
is  the  house  of  prayer : but  ye  have  made  it  a 
den  of  thieves. 

47  And  he  taught  daily  in  the  temple. 

Where  was  this  promise  written  ? Isaiah  56  : 7. 

How  ought  we  to  esteem  the  house  of  God  ? Psalm 

26  : 8. 

What  did  Jesus  say  the  Jews  had  made  it  ? 

What  did  he  mean  by  it  ? Jeremiah  7 : 8-11. 

Where  should  Jesus  dwell  with  us  ? Ephesians 
3 : 16,  17. 

What  dwells  in  our  hearts  in  our  sinful  nature  ? Mat- 
thew 15 : 19-20. 

How  are  these  dwellers  in  our  hearts  to  be  changed  ? 
Ephesians  4 : 21-24. 

Who  will  teach  us  the  truth  of  God  ? John  6 : 45  ; 
1 John  2 : 20,  27. 


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LES§ON  XL. 

ELEVENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

St.  Luke  18  : 9-14. 

THE  PHARISEE  AND  THE  PUBLICAN. 

What  is  the  Gospel  for  this  day  ? 

What  is  its  subject? 

9 And  he  spake  this  parable  unto  certain 
which  trusted  in  themselves  that  they  were 
righteous,  and  despised  others. 

To  whom  did  J esus  address  this  parable  ? 

Is  any  man  righteous  before  God  in  himself?  1 
Kings  8 : 46  ; Ecclesiastes  7 ; 20 ; Romans  3 : 9, 10,  23. 

May  any  man  then  justly  trust  in  himself?  Proverbs 
28  : 26  ; Jeremiah  17  : 56. 

May  any  man  despise  another  ? Proverbs  11  : 12  ; 
Proverbs  14  : 21 ; Romans  14  : 10. 

Who  is  righteous  before  God?  Romans  3 : 21,  22  ; 
1 John  3 : 7. 

10  Two  men  went  up  into  the  temple  to 
pray  ; the  one  a Pharisee,  and  the  other  a pub- 
lican. 

What  was  Solomon’s  petition  in  reference  to  the 
temple  ? 1 Kings  8 : 38,  39. 

What  was  the  Lord’s  promise  in  answer  to  this 
prayer  ? 1 Kings  9 : 3. 

Who  were  the  Pharisees  ? Matthew  23  : 1,  2,  3. 

Who  were  the  publicans  ? Luke  5 : 27. 

Whose  prayers  does  God  regard  ? Acts  10  : 34,  35  ; 
John  4 : 23 ; 1 Samuel  16  : 7 ; Hebrews  11  : 6. 

11  The  Pharisee  stood  and  prayed  thus  with 
himself,  God,  I thank  thee,  that  I am  not  as 


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other  men  are,  extortioners,  unjust,  adulterers, 
or  even  as  this  publican. 

What  was  the  first  part  of  this  Pharisee’s  prayer  ? 
Romans  10  : 3 ; Romans  2 : 17,  18. 

What  had  the  Lord  said  of  such  persons  as  this  man  ? 
Isaiah  65  : 2,  5 ; Isaiah  1 : 12,  13,  15. 

Will  God  ever  accept  the  boasting  of  man  ? Obadiah 
3 : 4 ; Job  9 : 30-32. 

Can  any  man  truly  say  that  he  has  not  sinned  ? 1 
John  1 : 8,  9, 10 ; Revelation  3 : 17,  18. 

12  I fast  twice  in  the  week,  I give  tithes  of 
all  that  I possess. 

What  had  God  said  to  Israel  about  their  fasts  ? Isaiah 
58  : 2,  3,  4. 

What  did  he  consider  an  acceptable  fast?  Isaiah 
58  : 5,  6,  7. 

What  had  the  Saviour  said  about  fasting  ? Matthew 
6 : 16,  17,  18. 

What  had  he  said  about  giving  of  alms  ? Matthew 
6:1-4. 

What  were  tithes  ? Leviticus  27  : 30,  32. 

Did  God  require  their  tithes  ? Malachi  3 : 8,  9,  10. 

Would  their  tithes  alone  be  acceptable?  1 Samuel 
15  : 22. 

13  And  the  publican,  standing  afar  off, 
would  not  lift  up  so  much  as  his  eyes  unto 
heaven,  but  smote  upon  his  breast,  saying, 
God  be  merciful  to  me  a sinner. 

Why  would  not  the  publican  lift  up  his  eyes  to 
heaven  ? Ezra  9:6;  Daniel  9:8. 

What  was  the  sacrifice  which  he  brought  ? Psalm 
51  : 16,  17. 

What  is  the  encouragement  given  to  such  persons  ? 
Psalm  34  : 18  ; Psalm  147  : 3 ? 

What  invitation  does  God  give  to  them  ? Jeremiah 
3 : 12, 13, 14. 


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Whom  does  the  Saviour  invite  to  himself?  Matthew 
11  : 28,  29. 

14  I tell  you,  this  man  went  down  to  his 
house  justified  rather  than  the  other  : for  every 
one  that  exalteth  himself  shall  be  abased  ; 
and  he  that  humbleth  himself  shall  be  exalted. 

Can  any  man  justify  himself?  Job  9 : 20  ; Romans 
3 : 19,  20 ; Job  9 : 1,  2,  3. 

How  can  man  be  justified  before  God  ? Romans 
3 : 24 ; Romans  5:9;  Romans  5 : II 

In  whom  are  our  prayers  accepted  ? Hebrews  10:19, 
20,  22  ; 1 Timothy  2 : 5,  6,  8 ; Revelation  8 : 3,  4 ; John 
14:6. 

What  views  of  ourselves  and  of  the  Saviour  will  the 
Holy  Spirit  give  us  ? Philppians  3 : 7,  8.  9. 


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TWELFTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

St  Mark  7 : 31-37. 

THE  DEAF  AND  DUMB  MAN  CURED. 

What  is  the  Gospel  for  this  day  ? 

What  does  it  describe  ? 

31  Jesus,  departing  from  the  coasts  of  Tyre 
and  Sidon,  came  unto  the  sea  of  Galilee, 
through  the  midst  of  the  coasts  of  Decapolis. 

Where  did  Jesus  first  begin  his  public  ministry? 
Matthew  4 : 12-16. 

Where  were  the  cities  of  Tyre  and  Sidon  ? Isaiah 
23  : 8,  9 ; Ezekiel  27  : 3,  8. 

What  did  he  say  of  Tyre  and  Sidon  in  reference  to 
his  own  ministry  ? Matthew  11  : 21,  22. 

32  And  they  bring  unto  him  one  that  was 
deaf,  and  had  an  impediment  in  his  speech ; 
and  they  beseech  him  to  put  his  hand  upon 
him. 

What  was  prophesied  concerning  the  deaf  and  dumb 
at  the  Saviour’s  coming  ? Isaiah  35  : 5,  6 ; Isaiah 
29  : 18. 

To  whom  should  we  carry  all  our  griefs  ? John 
6 : 68  ; Colossians  1 : 18,  19. 

What  message  did  Jesus  send  to  John  of  the  truth 
of  his  mission  ? Matthew  11  : 46. 

How  was  this  a proof  of  his  authority  ? John  14 : 10, 

n. 

33  And  he  took  him  aside  from  the  multi- 
tude, and  put  his  fingers  into  his  ears,  and  he 
spit,  and  touched  his  tongue. 

When  is  it  well  to  go  with  the  multitude  ? Psalm 
42:4;  111:1. 


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When  is  it  better  to  be  alone  ? Matthew  6 : 6. 

How  must  we  seek  the  Lord  at  all  times  ? 1 Chroni- 
cles 28  : 9. 

Who  gives  us  the  power  of  hearing  ? Proverbs 

20  : 12. 

What  is  the  great  message  which  it  is  our  privilege 
to  hear  ? 1 John  5 : 11,  12  ; John  8 : 16,  17. 

What  is  the  condemnation  of  those  who  refuse  to 
hear  it  ? Isaiah  6 : 9,  10. 

34  And  looking  up  to  heaven,  he  sighed, 
and  saith  unto  him,  Ephphatha,  that  is,  Be 
opened. 

35  And  straightway  his  ears  were  opened, 
and  the  string  of  his  tongue  was  loosed,  and 
he  spake  plain. 

Who  alone  could  thus  command  and  be  obeyed? 
Psalm  33  : 8,  9. 

Could  men  see  all  these  proofs  of  divine  power,  and 
not  believe  ? Deuteronomy  29  : 2,  3,  4 ; Ezekiel  12  : 2. 

What  did  unbelieving  Jews  say  of  the  Lord’s  mira- 
cles ? Matthew  12  : 22-24. 

What  did  the  Saviour  say  was  their  condemnation  ? 
John  3 : 19. 

What  influence  should  such  an  example  have  on  us  ? 
Hebrews  3 : 12,  13. 

36  And  he  charged  them  that  they  should 
tell  no  man : but  the  more  he  charged  them, 
so  much  the  more  a great  deal  they  published 
it. 

Why  did  Jesus  not  wish  it  to  be  made  public?  John 
7:6,7;  Luke  13':  32,  33. 

What  did  the  Jews  once  desire  to  do  when  they  saw 
his  power  ? John  6 : 15. 

When  Pilate  asked  him  if  he  were  a king,  what  did 
he  say  ? John  18  : 36,  37. 

When  did  he  allow  his  true  greatness  to  be  pro- 
claimed ? Acts  2 : 32,  33  ; Acts  5 : 30-32. 


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37.  And  were  beyond  measure  astonished, 
saying,  He  hath  done  all  things  well  : he 
maketh  both  the  deaf  to  hear,  and  the  dumb 
to  speak. 

May  we  not  always  say  of  Jesus,  that  lie  doeth  all 
things  well  ? Romans  8 : 28. 

How  may  we  describe  the  bounties  we  receive  from 
him  ? Psalm  103  : 2-5  ; Isaiah  1 : 18, 19  ; 1 Timothy 
4:8. 

What  then  is  our  highest  privilege  ? Philippians 
4 : 8,  9. 


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* LESSON  XLII. 

THIRTEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

St.  Luke  10  : 23-37. 

THE  GOOD  SAMARITAN. 

What  is  the  Gospel  for  this  day  ? 

What  is  its  subject  ? 

23  Blessed  are  the  eyes  which  see  the  things 
that  ye  see. 

24  For  I tell  you,  that  many  prophets  and 
kings  have  desired  to  see  those  things  which 
ye  see,  and  have  not  seen  them ; and  to  hear 
those  things  which  ye  hear,  and  have  not 
heard  them.  , 

What  were  the  things  which  they  saw  ? Luke  2 : 25- 
30. 

Who  had  desired  to  see  them  ? Matthew  11  : 2-6 ; 
Acts  26  : 6,  7 ; 1 Peter  1 : 10, 11, 12. 

What  impression  ought  these  things  to  make  on  us  ? 
Hebrews  2 : 1,  3,  4. 

25  And,  behold,  a certain  lawyer  stood  up, 
and  tempted  him,  saying,  Master,  what  shall  I 
do  to  inherit  eternal  life  ? 

26  He  said  unto  him,  What  is  written  in  the 
law  ? how  readest  thou  ? 

What  has  God  given  to  us  as  our  guide  to  eternal 
life?  Psalm  119  : 130 ; John  17  : 17. 

Where  are  we  to  find  this  word  of  God  ? 2 Timothy 
3 : 15, 16. 

By  whom  must  we  be  taught  in  this  word  ? John 
16  : 13, 14, 

27  And  he  answering,  said,  Thou  shalt  love 
the  Lord  thy  God  with  all  thy  heart,  and  with 


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all  thy  soul,  and  with  all  thy  strength,  and 
with  all  thy  mind ; £nd  thy  neighbor  as  thy- 
self. 

28  And  he  said  unto  him,  Thou  hast  an- 
swered right : this  do,  and  thou  shalt  live. 

Where  are  these  precepts  written  in  the  law  of  God  ? 
Deuteronomy  6 : 4,  5 ; Leviticus  19  : 18. 

Did  any  one  ever  do  this  perfectly  ? Romans  8 : 19,  23. 

Who  alone  has  fulfilled  a perfect  obedience  to  God  ? 
Jeremiah  23  : 5,  6 ; Isaiah  42  : 21. 

29  But  he,  willing  to  justify  himself,  said 
unto  Jesus,  And  who  is  my  neighbor  ? 

30  And  Jesus  answering  said,  A certain 
man  went  down  from  Jerusalem  to  Jericho, 
and  fell  among  thieves,  which  stripped  him  of 
his  raiment,  and  wounded  him,  and  departed, 
leaving  him  half  dead. 

Can  any  man  justify  himself?  Job  9 : 20 ; 25  : 4. 

Whom  does  the  Saviour  mean  to  describe  as  the 
neighbor  to  be  loved  ? Exodus  23  : 9 ; Leviticus 
25  : 35  ; Deuteronomy  10  : 18,  19. 

In  what  condition  was  this  stranger  found?  Vs.  30. 

What  has  been  the  mercy  of  God  to  us?  Psalm 
136  : 23  ; Ezekiel  16  : 5,  6 ; Ephesians  2 : 4-6. 

. 31  And  by  chance  there  came  down  a cer- 
tain priest  that  way : and  when  he  saw  him, 
he  passed  by  on  the  other  side. 

32  And  likewise  a Levite,  when  he  was  at 
the  place,  came  and  looked  on  him,  and  passed 
by  on  the  other  side. 

What  ought  to  be  the  character  of  a priest  of  the 
Lord  ? Malachi  2 : 6,  7 ; 1 Peter  5 : 3,  4. 

Who  were  the  Levites  ? Numbers  3 : 12,  13. 

What  ought  to  be  their  character  ? Psalm  89  : 7 ; 
Isaiah  52  : 11. 


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Did  these  men  do  their  Lord’s  will  ? Proverbs 
14  : 21 ; Hebrews  5 : 1,  2 ; Matthew  25  : 42-45. 

33  But  a certain  Samaritan,  as  he  journeyed, 
came  where  he  was : and  when  he  saw  him, 
he  had  compassion  on  him, 

34  And  went  to  him,  and  hound  up  his 
wounds,  pouring  in  oil  and  wine,  and  set  him 
on  his  own  beast,  and  brought  him  to  an  inn, 
and  took  care  of  him. 

Were  the  Samaritans  on  good  terms  with  the  Jews  ? 
John  4 : 9. 

Did  the  Saviour  confine  his  love  or  promises  to  the 
Jews  ? Matthew  8 : 11, 12. 

What  does  he  command  us  to  be  ? Luke  6 : 35,  36. 

Did  this  man  show  this  spirit?  Who  is  the  great 
pattern  of  it  ? 1 John  4 : 10-12. 

35  And  on  the  morrow,  when  he  departed, 
he  took  out  two  pence,  and  gave  them  to  the 
host,  and  said  unto  him,  Take  care  of  him  ; 
and  whatsoever  thou  spendest  more,  when  I 
come  again,  I will  repay  thee. 

36  Which  now  of  these  three,  thinkest  thou, 
was  neighbor  unto  him  that  fell  among  the 
thieves  ? 

37  And  he  said,  He  that  showed  mercy  on 
him.  Then  said  Jesus  unto  him,  Go,  and  do 
thou  likewise. 

Was  not  this  man  truly  a friend?  Proverbs  17  : 17 ; 
18  : 24 ; 27  : 10. 

What  does  the  Lord  teach  us  about  liberality  ? Eccle- 
siastes 11 : 1,  2 ; Proverbs  11 : 25, 26 ; Matthew  5 : 45,  46. 

Will  such  liberality  be  for  our  own  happiness  ? Psalm 
41  : 1-3  ; Psalm  112  : 4-9. 

Who  is  the  one  true  friend  to  fallen  men?  John 
10  : 11 ; 1 John  3 : 16, 17 ; 2 Corinthians  8 : 9. 

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LESSON  XLIII. 

FOURTEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 
St.  Luke  17  : 11-19. 

THE  GRATEFUL  LEPER. 

What  is  the  Gospel  for  to-day  ? 

What  is  its  subject  ? 

11  And  it  came  to  pass,  as  he  went  to  Jeru- 
salem, that  he  passed  through  the  midst  of 
Samaria  and  Galilee. 

Where  was  Jesus  going  ? 

What  country  was  he  passing  through  ? 

WTho  were  the  inhabitants  of  Samaria?  2 Kings 
17  : 6,  24. 

Who  inhabited  Galilee  ? Isaiah  9:1. 

12  And  as  he  entered  into  a certain  village, 
there  met  him  ten  men  that  were  lepers,  which 
stood  afar  off. 

What  was  the  effect  of  leprosy  ? Numbers  12  : 10-18. 
Why  did  these  men  stand  afar  off?  Leviticus  13  : 45, 
46. 

How  did  leprosy  represent  the  sinfulness  of  men  ? 
Isaiah  1 : 5,  6. 

13  And  they  lifted  up  their  voices,  and  said, 
Jesus,  Master,  have  mercy  on  us. 

What  did  they  ask  from  Jesus  ? 

Could  man  heal  the  leprosy  ? 2 Kings  5 : 1,  3,  7, 10, 
14  ; 2 Chronicles  26  : 21. 

Who  alone  can  heal  the  leprosy  of  sin  ? Acts  4 : 10, 

12. 

How  does  he  heal  us  ? Titus  3 : 4-7. 

14  And  when  he  saw  them,  he  said  unto 
them,  Go  show  yourselves  unto  the  priests. 


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And  it  Game  to  pass,  that,  as  they  went,  they 
were  cleansed. 

For  what  purpose  must  they  show  themselves  unto 
the  priests  ? Leviticus  14  : 1,  2,  8,  9. 

Did  they  not  show  their  faith  in  Jesus  by  their  obe- 
dience to  his  commands?  James  2 : 17,  18;  Psalm 
18  : 44. 

What  blessing  did  they  receive  in  thus  believing  ? 
Vs.  14. 

What  can  cleanse  us  from  our  sins  ? 1 John  1 : 7. 

When  shall  we  be  cleansed  ? 1 John  1:7;  Isaiah 
1 : 18-20. 

15’  And  one  of  them,  when  he  saw  that  he 
was  healed,  turned  back,  and  with  a loud  voice 
glorified  God, 

16  And  fell  down  on  his  face  at  his  feet, 
giving  him  thanks. 

What  feeling  prompted  this  return  ? Psalm  116  : 
12-14. 

What  was  the  difference  between  him  and  the  others  ? 
Romans  1 : 21. 

What  did  this  man  do  ? Psalm  50  : 23. 

At  whose  feet  did  he  fall  down  ? Romans  9 : 5. 

For  what  did  he  give  thanks  ? Psalm  103  : 2,  3,  4. 

And  he  was  a Samaritan. 

What  were  the  relations  of  the  Samaritans  to  the 
Jews?  John  4:  9. 

How  did  the  Jews  feel  toward  them  ? John  8 : 48. 

Are  those  who  have  the  most  privileges  always  the 
best  ? Isaiah  65  : 1,  2 ; Matthew  11  : 20-24  ; Matthew 
8 : 10-12. 

17  And  Jesus  answering,  said,  Were  there 
not  ten  cleansed  ? but  where  are  the  nine  ? 

18  There  are  not  found  that  returned  to 
give  glory  to  God,  save  this  stranger. 


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Had  they  not  all  received  the  same  blessing  ? What 
was  their  sin  ? Deuteronomy  32  : 15,  18. 

What  is  our  great  blessing  ? 1 Peter  1 : 18,  19. 

What  will  be  our  condemnation  ? John  3 : 19. 

What  does  God  require  of  us?  John  6 : 28,  29: 
Hebrews  2 : 3. 

'Who  will  return  at  last  to  give  God  the  glory  for  his 
goodness  V Revelation  7 : 9,  10. 

19  And  he  said  unto  him,  Arise,  go  thy 
way : thy  faith  hath  made  thee  whole. 

What  did  the  Saviour  mean  by  telling  him  to  go  his 
way  ? Ecclesiastes  9:7;  Micah  6 : 8. 

How  had  his  faith  made  him  whole  ? Romans  4 : 20, 
21,  22. 

Will  our  faith  in  the  Lord  Jesus  also  save  us  \ Ro- 
mans 4 : 23,  24,  28. 

To  whom  shall  we  give  the  glory  at  last  ? Revela- 
tion 1 : 5,  6. 


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LESSON  XLIV. 

FIFTEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

St.  Matthew  6 : 24-34. 

REAL  TRUST  IN  GOD. 

What  is  the  Gospel  for  this  day  ? 

What  does  it  teach  us  ? 

24  No  man  can  serve  two  masters  : for 
either  he  will  hate  the  one,  and  love  the  other ; 
or  else  he*  will  hold  to  the  one,  and  despise  the 
other.  Ye  cannot  serve  God  and  mammon. 

What  constitutes  real  service  ? Proverbs  3:1;  Pro- 
verbs 23  : 26. 

Will  men  be  satisfied  with  any  less  ? Malaclii  1 : 6, 8. 

What  does  the  service  of  God  require  ? Colossians 
3:1,2;  1 John  2 : 15. 

25  Therefore  I say  unto  you,  Take  no 
thought  for  your  life,  what  ye  shall  eat,  or 
what  ye  shall  drink ; nor  yet  for  your  body, 
what  ye  shall  put  on.  Is  not  the  life  more 
than  meat,  and  the  body  than  raiment  ? 

Does  the  Lord  mean  that  we  shall  never  think  of 
these  things  ? Hebrews  13  : 5 ; 1 Timothy  6 : 6,  7,  8. 

How  ought  we  to  feel  about  the  things  of  this  life  ? 
Pkilippians  4 : 6. 

What  is  our  life  more  than  meat  and  raiment  ? 
Daniel  12  : 3 ; John  17  : 24. 

26  Behold  the  fowls  of  the  air : for  they  sow 
not,  neither  do  they  reap,  nor  gather  into  barns  ; 
yet  your  heavenly  Father  feedeth  them.  Are 
ye  not  much  better  than  they  ? 

Are  the  birds  idle  and  without  effort  ? Psalm  104  : 16, 
17,  27,  28 ; Psalm  147  : 9. 


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Have  we  a right  to  be  idle  ? Proverbs  10:4;  2 Thes- 
salonians  3 : 10,  11,  12. 

Why  are  we  much  better  than  they  ? Ecclesiastes 
3 : 21 ; 12  : 7 ; Job  35  : 10,  11. 

What  is  the  great  privilege  which  distinguishes  us  ? 
John  3 : 16  ; 1 Peter  1 : 18,  19. 

27  Which  of  you  by  taking  thought  can  add 
one  cubit  unto  his  stature  ? 

28  And  why  take  ye  thought  for  raiment  ? 
Consider  the  lilies  of  the  field,  how  they  grow  ; 
they  toil  not,  neither  do  they  spin  : 

29  And  yet  I say  unto  you,  That  even  Solo- 
mon in  all  his  glory  was  not  arrayed  like  one 
of  these. 

By  whom  is  our  outward  form  determined  ? Psalm 
119  : 73 ; Psalm  139  : 5,  6. 

What  may  the  flowers  of  the  field  teach  us  ? Psalm 
37  : 3,  4,  5 ; Psalm  37  : 1,  2 ; Isaiah  40  : 6,  7,  8. 

Are  there  not  higher  beauties  than  the  beauty  of 
flowers  ? Psalm  110 : 3 ; Isaiah  33:17;  1 Peter  1 : 24, 25. 

30  Wherefore,  if  God  so  clothe  the  grass  of 
the  field,  which  to-day  is,  and  to-morrow  is 
cast  into  the  oven,  shall  he  not  much  more 
clothe  you,  O ye  of  little  faith  ? 

What  higher  benefits  than  clothing  does  God  give  us  ? 
Job  35  : 11 ; Isaiah  48  : 17. 

What  higher  blessing  than  teaching  has  he  given 
ns  ? Romans  8 : 32. 

To  what  should  all  these  blessings  lead  us  ? Mark 
11  : 22  ; Matthew  22  : 37. 

31  Therefore  take  no  thought,  saying,  What 
shall  we  eat?  or,  What  shall  we  drink?  or, 
Wherewithal  shall  we  be  clothed  ? 

32  (For  after  all  these  things  do  the  Gen- 


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tiles  seek  : for  your  heavenly  Father  knowetli 
that  ye  have  need  of  all  these  things. 

Whom  does  the  Lord  mean  by  Gentiles  ? 1 Corinthians 
12  ; 2 ; Ephesians  2 : 2,  3. 

Why  did  they  seek  these  earthly  things  alone  ? Ro- 
manis 1 : 21-23 ; Ephesians  2 : 12. 

To  whom  are  we  tanght  to  look  for  all  we  need  ? 
Matthew  7 : 7-12. 

33  But  seek  ye  first  the  kingdom  of  God, 
and  his  righteousness;  and  all  these  things 
shall  fee  added  unto  you. 

34  Take  therefore  no  thought  for  the  mor- 
row : for  the  morrow  shall  take  thought  for 
the  things  of  itself.  Sufficient  unto  the  day  is 
the  evil  thereof. 

What  is  the  kingdom  of  God  ? Romans  14  : 17,  18. 

What  is  the  righteousness  of  God  ? Philippians  3:9. 

Why  is  it  better  to  trust  in  God  ? 2 Corinthians 

9 : 8. 

To  whom  shall  we  leave  the  provision  of  the  future  ? 
Psalm  31  : 14,  15. 

What  does  the  Lord  promise  to  those  who  follow 
him?  Mark  10  : 29,  30. 


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SIXTEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

St.  LuJce  7 : 11-17. 

THE  WIDOW  OF  NAIN. 

What  is  the  Gospel  appointed  for  this  day  ? 

What  is  its  subject  ? 

11  And  it  came  to  pass  the  day  after,  that 
Jesus  went  into  a city  called  Nam  ; and  many 
of  his  disciples  went  with  him,  and  much  people. 

What  was  the  employment  of  Jesus  in  going  about 
Judea  ? Acts  10  : 38. 

Nain  was  a town  of  Galilee  about  twelve  miles  from 
the  sea. 

Why  did  his  disciples  go  with  him  ? John  6 : 67,  68, 
69  ; 1 Kings  10  : 8,  9. 

Why  did  the  people  follow  him?  Mark  12  : 37. 

Ought  we  not  also  to  delight  in  him  ? Psalm  73  : 25, 
26. 

12  Now  when  he  came  nigh  to  the  gate  of 
the  city,  behold,  there  was  a dead  man  carried 
out,  the  only  son  of  his  mother,  and  she  was  a 
widow  : and  much  people  of  the  city  was  with 
her. 

What  did  Jesus  meet  on  his  approach  to  Nain  ? Ec- 
clesiastes 12  : 5,  7. 

What  is  the  lesson  which  every  funeral  should  teach 
us  ? Ecclesiastes  9 : 10. 

What  are  the  peculiar  circumstances  described  in  this 
funeral  ? 

What  should  every  young  man  ^member  ? Eccle- 
siastes 11  : 9 ; 12  : 1 ; 2 Timothy  1 : 10, 13. 


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What  is  God’s  promise  to  believing  widows  ? Jere- 
miah 49  : 11 ; Isaiah  54  : 5. 

What  is  the  duty  of  fatherless  children  to  their 
mother  ? 1 Timothy  5 : 3, 4. 

Why  were  the  people  attending  this  widow?  John 
11  : 19,  31,  33. 

13  And  when  the  Lord  saw  her,  he  had 
compassion  on  her,  and  said  unto  her,  Weep 
not. 

Why  had  J esus  compassion  on  her  ? Psalm  86  : 15-17. 

What  is  his  promise  to  those  who  believe  in  him  ? 
Isaiah  : 30,  19  ; 60  : 20. 

To  whom  should  we  go  in  the  days  of  our  sorrow  ? 
John  11  : 20-27. 

Who  shall  finally  put  an  end  to  our  mourning  ? Rev- 
elation 21  : 4 ; Isaiah  51  : 11. 

14  And  he  came  and  touched  the  bier  : and 
they  that  bare  him  stood  still.  And  he  said, 
Young  man,  I say  unto  thee,  Arise. 

"What  did  Jesus  do  ? 

These  men  obeyed.  Must  not  all  things  obey  him  ? 
Job  9 : 4-8  ; Colossians  1 : 16,  17. 

Has  Jesus  power  over  death?  Revelation  1 : 17,  18 ; 
John  5 : 28,  29. 

Is  there  not  another  life  besides  that  of  the  body? 
John  17  : 2,  3. 

How  is  the  soul  raised  from  its  death  in  sin  ? Ephe- 
sians 2 : 4,  5,  6. 

Is  there  any  other  than  Jesus  who  can  give  life  to 
the  soul  ? Acts  4 : 12. 

15  And  he  that  was  dead  sat  up,  and  began 
to  speak.  And  he  delivered  him  to  his  mother. 

Did  the  young  man  return  to  life  immediately  ? 

How  are  dead  and  dying  sinners  to  be  brought  to 
life?  Ezekiel  16  :r6. 

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live  for  God  ? Proverbs  10:1;  23 : 15  ; Luke  15  : 20-24  > 
3 John  4. 

16  And  there  came  a fear  on  all : and  they 
glorified  God,  saying,  That  a great  prophet  is 
risen  np  among  ns  ; and,  That  God  hath  visited 
his  peojDle. 

17  And  this  rumor  of  him  went  forth 
throughout  all  Judea,  and  throughout  all  the 
region  round  about. 

What  did  the  miracles  of  Jesus  prove  ? John  14:11; 
John  8 : 29,  30  ; Acts  2 : 22. 

What  effect  ought  they  to  have  on  us?  Hebrews 
2 : 1-3 ; Acts  2 : 22,  36. 

Suppose  we  reject  this  Saviour  ? Is  there  any  other  ? 
Hebrews  10  : 26,  27. 

What  will  be  the  final  condition  of  those  who  refuse 
him  ? Revelation  6 : 15-17 ; John  3 : 36. 


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LESSON  XLVI. 

SEVENTEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY, 
St.  Luke  14:1-11. 

USE  OF  THE  SABBATH  AND  LOWLINESS  OF  SPIRIT. 

"YVliat  is  the  Gospel  for  this  day  ? 

What  does  it  teach  us  ? 

1 And  it  came  to  pass,  as  lie  went  into  the 
house  of  one  of  the  chief  Pharisees  to  eat 
bread  on  the  sabbath  day,  that  they  watched 
him. 

What  is  the  duty  of  hospitality  ? 1 Peter  4:9;  He- 
brews IB  : 2. 

How  did  the  Pharisees  violate  this  spirit  ? Psalm 
41  : 9 ; Jeremiah  20  : 10. 

What  was  the  spirit  which  led  the  Pharisees  to  this 
conduct  ? James  4 : 5. 

. 2 And,  behold,  there  was  a certain  man  before 
him  which  had  the  dropsy. 

3 And  Jesus  answering  spake  unto  the  law- 
yers and  Pharisees,  saying,  Is  it  lawful  to  heal 
on  the  sabbath  day? 

3 And  they  held  their  peace.  And  he  took 
him,  and  healed  him,  and  let  him  go. 

What  question  did  he  propose  to  them  ? 

When  was  the  sabbath  appointed  ? Genesis  2 : 2,  3 ; 
Exodus  20  : 11. 

What  did  pur  Lord  teach  us  concerning  the  sabbath  ? 
Mark  2 : 27,  28  ; Matthew  12  : 11, 12. 

How  did  he  answer  his  own  question  in  this  place  ? 

What  did  he  say  to  the  Jews  on  this  subject  in 
John  5 : 16,  17,  18  ? 

5 And  answered  them,  saying,  Which  of 


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you  shall  have  an  ass  or  an  ox  fallen  into  a pit, 
and  will  not  straightway  pull  him  out  on  the 
sabbath  day  ? 

6 And  they  could  not  answer  him  again  to 
these  things. 

How  does  oar  Lord  teach  ns  to  observe  the  Sabbath  ? 
John  4 : 23  ; Hebrews  4:9;  Revelation  4:8. 

Is  it  not  a great  privilege  to  love  the  Sabbath  ? Isaiah 
58  : 2 ; Isaiah  58  : 13,  14. 

7 And  he  put  forth  a parable  to  those  which 
were  bidden,  when  he  marked  how  they  chose 
out  the  chief  rooms ; saying  unto  them, 

8 When  thou  art  bidden  of  any  man  to  a 
wedding,  sit  not  down  in  the  highest  room; 
lest  a more  honorable  man  than  thou  be  bidden 
of  him  ; 

9 And  he  that  bade  thee  and  him  come  and 
say  to  thee,  Give  this  man  place ; and  thou  be- 
gin with  shame  to  take  the  lowest  room. 

What  was  the  spirit  which  the  Lord  reproved  in  these 
persons?  Job  33  : 16,  17;  Psalm  73  : 5,  6 ; Proverbs 
16  : 18,  19. 

What  is  the  spirit  he  would  teach  them  ? Proverbs 
29  : 23  ; James  4 : 10  ; Matthew  18  : 4. 

How  are  we  to  attain  this  spirit  ? Colossians  3 : 12  ; 
Ephesians  4 : 22,  23,  24. 

To  what  will  this  humble  spirit  lead  us  ? Psalm 
115  : 1 ; Revelation  4 : 10. 

Who  was  the  great  pattern  of  this  lowliness  of 
mind  ? Isaiah  42  : 1,  2,  3 ; Matthew  12  : 17-20. 

10  But  when  thou  aft  bidden,  go  and  sit 
down  in  the  lowest  room;  that  when  he  that 
bade  thee  cometh,  he  may  say  unto  thee,  Friend, 
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in  the  presence  of  them  that  sit  at  meat  with 
thee* 

11  For  whosoever  exalteth  himself  shall  be 
abased,  and  he  that  humbleth  himself  shall  be 
exalted. 

What  does  God  call  the  gracious  privileges  of  the 
Gospel  ? Isaiah  25  : 6 ; Matthew  22  : 2 ; Revelation 
19  : 9. 

Do  we  bring  any  good  things  of  our  own  to  this 
feast  ? Titus  8 : 4,  5,  6 ; Ephesians  2 : 8,  9. 

With  what  spirit  ought  we  to  come  to  it?  Psalm 
51:17;  Psalm  34  : 18  ; Job  40  : 3-5  ; 42  : 4-6. 

What  does  our  Lord  represent  his  accepted  servants 
saying  before  him  ? Matthew  25  : 34-40. 

How  does  the  Lord  overcome  this  spirit  of  pride  ? 2 
Corinthians  12  : 7-9  ; James  1 : 9-11. 


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LESSON  XLVIL 

EIGHTEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTEE  TEINITY. 

St.  Matthew  22  : 34-46. 

LOYE  FOR  GOD,  GLORY  .OF  CHRIST. 

What  is  the  Gospel  for  this  day  ? 

What  does  it  teach  us  ? 

34  But  when  the  Pharisees  had  heard  that 
he  had  put  the  Sadducees  to  silence,  they 
were  gathered  together. 

35  Then  one  of  them  which  was  a lawyer, 
asked  him  a question,  tempting  him,  and  say- 
ing, 

36  Master,  which  is  the  great  commandment 
in  the  law  ? 

What  was  the  difference  between  the  Pharisees  and 
the  Sadducees  ? Acts  23  : 7,  8. 

How  had  Jesus  put  the  Sadducees  to  silence  ? Mat- 
thew 22  : 29,  31,  32. 

What  did  the  Pharisees  wish  to  d®  ? Matthew.22  : 15. 

What  did  Jesus  say  of  the  Jewish  lawyers  ? Luke 
11  : 45,  46. 

Why  did  they  tempt  him  ? John  8:6;  Matthew 
22  : 18. 

Is  there  any  difference  in  the  authority  of  divine 
commandments  ? James  2 : 10 ; Luke  16  : 17 ; Mat- 
thew 5 : 18. 

Is  there  any  difference  in  their  importance  ? Matthew 
23  : 23  ; 5 : 19. 

37  Jesus  said  unto  him,  Thou  shalt  love 
the  Lord  thy  God  with  all  thy  heart,  and  with 
all  thy  soul,  and  with  all  thy  mind 

38  This  is  the  first  and  great  commandment. 


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Why  should  we  love  God  with  all  our  hearts  ? Psalm 
100  : 3 ; 103  : 2-4 ; 31  : 5 ; John  3 : 16. 

Why  should  we  love  him  with  all.  our  souls  ? Ezekiel 
18  : 4 ; Romans  2 : 9,  10  ; 2 Timothy  1 : 10. 

Why  should  we  love  him  with  our  minds  ? Job 
35  : 11 ; Isaiah  48  : 17  ; Luke  12  : 56,  57. 

Will  there  ever  be  an  end  to  this  commandment  ? 
Psalm  119  : 89  ; 1 Peter  1 : 24,  25. 

39  And  the  second  is  like  nnto  it,  Thou  shalt 
love  thy  neighbor  as  thyself. 

40  On  these  two  commandments  hang  all  the 
law  and  the  prophets. 

Who  did  Jesus  say  was  our  neighbor  ? Luke 
10  : 36,  37. 

Is  any  man  excluded  from  this  relation  to  us  ? Mat- 
thew 7 : 12  ; Matthew  6 : 43-45  ; Exodus  23  : 4,  5. 

What  does  he  mean  by  saying  all  the  law  and  the 
prophets  hang  on  this  ? Romans  13  : 8,  9, 10 ; John 
13  : 34,  35. 

41  While  the  Pharisees  were  gathered  to- 
gether, Jesus  asked  them, 

42  Saying,  What  think  ye  of  Christ?  whose 
son  is  he  ? They  say  unto  him,  The  son  of 
David. 

What  claims  did  the  Pharisees  make  ? Romans 
2 : 17-21. 

What  question  did  Jesus  ask  them? 

What  is  the  meaning  of  the  word  Christ  ? Lamen- 
tations 4 : 20  ; Psalm  2:2;  John  4 : 26. 

Who  was  this  true  Messiah  ? Luke  2 : 11,  12,  26-30. 

W^as  he  thus  promised  ? Jeremiah  23  : 5,  6 ; 2 Sam- 
uel 7 : 12,  13,  16. 

43  He  saith  unto  them,  How  then  doth  Da- 
vid in  spirit  call  him  Lord,  saying, 

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my  right  hand,  till  I make  thine  enemies  thy 
footstool  ? 

Where  does  David  thus  address  him?  Psalm  110  : 1, 
2,  4. 

Who  are  the  enemies  of  Christ  ? Matthew  21 : 37-41  ; 
Luke  19  : 27 ; Philippians  3 : 18,  19. 

What  will  become  of  his  enemies?  1 Corinthians 

15  : 25,  26. 

In  what  two  ways  does  he  reign  over  these  enemies  ? 
Psalm  2 : 8-12  ; Ephesians  2 : 16,  17  ; 2 Thessalonians 

1 : 7-9. 

45  If  David  then  call  him  Lord,  how  is  he 
his  son  ? 

46  And  no  man  was  able  to  answer  him  a 
word,  neither  durst  any  man,  from  that  day 
forth,  ask  him  any  more  questions. 

Who  was  Christ  ? Philippians  2 : 6,  7, 8 ; 1 Timothy 
3 : 16. 

How  did  he  become  David’s  son  ? John  1 : 14;  Gala- 
tians 4 : 4,  5. 

How  did  Jesus  show  such  wisdom  and  power  ? 1 
Corinthians  1 : 23,  24;  John  2 : 24,  25 ; Hebrews  4 : 12. 

What  should  be  our  relation  to  Jesus  ? Psalm 
73  : 24-26 ; John  1 : 12,  13. 


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LESSON  NLVIII. 

NINETEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER,  TRINITY, 

St.  Matthew  9 : 1-8. 

THE  HEALING  OF  THE  PALSY. 

What  is  the  Gospel  for  this  day  ? 

"What  does  it  describe  ? 

1 And  Jesus  entered  into  a ship,  and  passed 
over,  and  came  into  his  own  city. 

2 And,  behold,  they  brought  to  him  a man 
sick  of  the  palsy,  lying  on  a bed. 

Where  was  the  Saviour’s  “ own  city  ” ? . Luke  4 : 16. 
What  command  did  he  give  his  disciples  about  be- 
ginning their  ministry  ? Luke  24  : 47. 

What  does  St.  Paul  say  is  our  duty  to  our  kindred  ? 
1 Timothy  5 : 8. 

Why  did  they  bring  their  sick  to  Jesus  ? Matthew 

8 : 17. 

May  we  carry  all  our  griefs  to  him  ? Isaiah  59  : 1 ; 
1 Kings  8 : 38,  39. 

And  Jesus  seeing  their  faith  said  unto  the 
sick  of  the  palsy,  Son,  be  of  good  cheer;  thy 
sins  be  forgiven  thee. 

What  did  the  Lord  see  in  these  men  that  he  ap- 
Xiroved  ? 

What  does  he  promise  to  the  prayer  of  faith  ? James 
5 : 15  ; Mark  11  : 24;  James  4 : 3. 

What  words  of  encouragement  did  Jesus  speak  to  this 
man  ? 

Is  pardon  for  sin  glad  tidings  to  man  ? Isaiah  44 : 22, 

23. 

How  many  sins  did  the  Saviour  forgive  to  this  man  ? 
What  does  the  Lord  teach  us  about  his  forgiveness  of 
us?  Isaiah  1 : 18  ; Micah  7 : 18,  19  ; 1 John  1 : 7. 


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How  are  we  to  get  this  forgiveness  ? Romans  5:1, 
2 ; Acts  13  : 38,  39. 

3 And,  behold,  certain  of  the  scribes  said 
within  themselves,  This  man  blasphemeth. 

Why  did  they  charge  him  with  blasphemy  ? Mark 
2;  6,  7. 

With  whom  is  the  power  of  forgiveness  for  sinful 
men?  Daniel  9:9;  1 John  1 : 9. 

For  whose  sake  does  God  forgive  our  sins?  Acts 
5 : 31 ; Acts  13  : 38,  39  ; Ephesians  1 : 7. 

4 And  Jesus  knowing  their  thoughts  said, 
Wherefore  think  ye  evil  in  your  hearts  ? 

5 For  whether  is  easier,  to  say,  Thy  sins  be 
forgiven  thee  ; or  to  say,  Arise,  and  walk  ? 

How  did  Jesus  know  what  they  said  in  their  own 
thoughts  ? John  2 : 24,  25  ; Revelation  2 : 23. 

Can  we  ever  deceive  him?  Revelation  2 : 18,  19; 
Psalm  139  : 1-4. 

What  did  the  Lord  me$n  by  asking  which  was  easier  ? 
Who  alone  could  do  either?  Genesis  18  : 14 ; Daniel 

4 : 35  ; 1 Samuel  2:6. 

6 But  that  ye  may  know  that  the  Son  of 
man  hath  power  on  earth  to  forgive  sins,  (then 
saith  he  to  the  sick  of  the  palsy,)  Arise,  tal^e 
up  thy  bed,  and  go  unt6  thine  house. 

What  did  Jesus  wish  to  sTiow  them  ? 

How  did  he  show  this  to  them  ? 

What  is  the  power  of  the  Son  of  God  on  earth  ? John 

5 : 19,  20,  21 ; John  10  : 37,  38. 

What  power  has  he  over  the  sins  of  men  ? Revela- 
tion 1 : 5,  6 ; 1 John  1 : 7. 

Whom  did  his  miracles  prove  him  to  be  ? Matthew 
11  : 3-6. 

How  shall  we  obtain  his  forgiveness  ? Hebrews 
10  : 17-22. 

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8 But  when  the  multitudes  saw  it,  they  mar- 
velled, and  glorified  God,  which  had  given 
such  power  unto  men. 

What  did  this  man  leave  behind  him  when  he  went 
home  ? Isaiah  88  : 17  ; Psalm  108  : 3,  12. 

How  did  he  obtain  this  great  blessing  ? Isaiah 
88  : 15,  16.  ' 

How  shall  we  be  partakers  of  such  mercy  ? Ephe- 
sians 2 : 13,  14  ; Isaiah  45  : 21,  22 ; Isaiah  43  : 25. 

To  whom  belongs  the  praise  for  this  abounding  mer- 
cy ? Revelation  5 : 9,  10,  13  ; Revelation  7 : 9,  10. 


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LESSON  XLIX. 

TWENTIETH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

St.  Matthew  22  : 2-14. 

THE  MARRIAGE  SUPPER. 

What  is  the  Gospel  for  to-day  ? 

What  is  its  subject  ? 

2 Jesus  said,  The  kingdom  of  heaven  is  like 
unto  a certain  king,  which  made  a marriage  for 
his  son. 

Who  is  the  king  in  this  kingdom  of  heaven  ? Psalm 
2 : 6,  7,  8. 

What  does  he  say  of  himself  in  relation  to  those  who 
love  him  ? Isaiah  54  : 5 ; Hosea  2:19,  20. 

3 And  sent  forth  his  servants  to  call  them 
that  were  bidden  to  the  wedding : and  they 
would  not  come. 

To  what  does  he  compare  the  blessings  of  his  Gospel  ? 
Isaiah  26  : 6 ; Revelation  19  : 9. 

Who  were  the  servants  sent  forth  for  this  purpose  ? 
Mark  16  : 15,  19,  20  ; Matthew  28  : 18,  19,  20. 

What  does  Paul  call  these  messengers  ? 2 Corinthians 

5 : 20. 

Wlio  were  invited  by  them  ? Acts  13  : 46,  47. 

4 Again,  he  sent  forth  other  servants,  say- 
ing, Tell  them  which  are  bidden,  Behold,  I 
have  prepared  my  dinner : my  oxen  and  my 
fatlings  are  killed,  and  all  things  are  ready  : 
come  unto  the  marriage. 

Does  God  earnestly  desire  the  salvation  of  men  ? 
Ezekiel  18  : 31,  82 ; 1 Thessalonians  5 :'9,  10. 

What  evidence  has  he  given  us  of  this  ? John  ? : 1<J,  17 ; 
Romans  8 : 32. 


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5 But  they  made  light  of  it,  and  went  their 
ways,  one  to  his  farm,  another  to  his  merchan- 
dise. 

6 And  the  remnant  took  his  servants,  and 
entreated  them  spitefully,  and  slew  them. 

Why  do  men  make  light  of  the  Gospel  ? 1 John 
2 : 15,  16  ; 2 Timothy  4 : 10. 

How  does  the  Lord  represent  the  rejection  of  his  min- 
isters ? Luke  10  : 16  ; Acts  9 : 4,  5. 

How  were  the  messengers  of  Christ  received?  1 
Thessalonians  2 : 14,  15,  16  ; 1 Corinthians  4 : 9-13. 

7 But  when  the  king  heard  thereof,  he  was 
wroth : and  he  sent  forth  his  armies,  and  de- 
stroyed those  murderers,  and  burned  up  their 
city. 

What  did  the  Lord  say  to  those  who  persecuted  his 
ministers?  Matthew  23  : 34-36. 

Will  he  punish  those  who  reject  his  Gospel  ? 2 Thes- 
salonians 1 : 7,  8,  9. 

Did  he  punish  the  unbelieving  Jews  ? Luke  19  : 41-44. 

8 Then  saith  he  to  his  servants,  The  wed- 
ding is  ready,  but  they  which  were  bidden 
were  not  worthy. 

9 Go  ye  therefore  into  the  highways,  and  as 
many  as  ye  shall  find,  bid  to  the  marriage. 

Are  any  refused  who  are  willing  to  come  to  Jesus  ? 
Revelation  22  : 17  ; John  6 : 37. 

Who  are  refused  as  unworthy  ? Matthew  10  : 37,  38. 

Whom  may  we  invite  to  the  blessings  of  the  Gospel  ? 
2 Corinthians  6 : 1,  2 ; Isaiah  55  : 1,  2,  3. 

10  So  those  servants  went  out  into  the  high- 
ways, and  gathered  together  all  as  many  as 
they  found,  both  bad  and  good : and  the  wed- 
ding was  furnished  with  guests. 


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What  does  Paul  say  of  his  own  ministry  ? Romans 
15  : 18,  19  ; Colossians  1 : 5,  6.' 

Whom  did  Jesus  come  to  call  ? Matthew  9 : 12,  13  ; 
Matthew  18  : 11. 

Is  man  too  guilty  to  be  pardoned  by  Christ  ? Isaiah 
1 : 18,  19,  20 ; Micah  7 : 18. 

Will  there  be  great  numbers  of  pardoned  sinners 
with  him  ? Revelation  7 : 9,  10. 

11  And  when  the  king  came  in  to  see  the 
guests,  he  saw  there  a man  which  had  not  on 
a wedding  garment : 

12  And  he  saith  unto  him,  Friend,  how 
earnest  thou  in  hither,  not  having  a wedding 
garment  ? And  he  was  speechless. 

Does  the  Lord  provide  wedding-garments  for  those 
who  believe  in  him  ? Isaiah  61  : 10  ; Revelation 
7 : 13,  14. 

Why  are  any  men  without  them  ? Proverbs  1 : 24-30  ; 
John  6 : 40-43. 

What  does  he  say  to  such  men  ? Revelation  3 : 17, 18. 

Why  will  such  men  be  speechless  in  judgment  ? 
Isaiah  40  : 28,  29  ; 1 John  3 : 20 ; John  8 : 9. 

13  Then  said  the  king  to  the  servants,  Bind 
him  hand  and  foot,  and  take  him  away,  and 
cast  him  into  outer  darkness ; there  shall  be 
weeping  and  gnashing  of  teeth. 

14  For  many  are  called,  but  few  are  chosen. 

Why  are  men  thus  condemned  who  refuse  the  bless- 
ings of  the  Gospel  ? Hebrews  6:6;  Jude  4-7. 

How  shall  we  avoid  this  sentence  ? Hebrews  3 : 12, 13. 


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LESSON  L. 

TWENTY-FIRST  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

St.  John  4 : 46-54. 

THE  NOBLEMAN’S  SON  HEALED. 

What  is  the  Gospel  for  this  day  ? 

What  does  it  describe  ? 

46  There  was  a certain  nobleman,  whose  son 
was  sick  at  Capernaum. 

47  When  he  heard  that  Jesus  was  come  out 
of  Judea  into  Galilee,  he  went  unto  him,  and 
besought  him  that  he  would  come  down,  and 
heal  his  son  : for  he  was  at  the  point  of  death. 

What  connection  had  J esus  with  Capernaum  ? Mat- 
thew 4 : 13  ; John  2 : 12. 

Where  had  Jesus  now  been?  John  2 : 13  ; John 
4 : 43-46. 

What  was  the  blessing  which  this  nobleman  desired  ? 
How  does  the  Lord  describe  his  mercy  to  those  who 
fear  him  ? Psalm  103  : 13,  14,  17. 

What  ought  to  be  our  chief  desire  for  our  children  ? 
John  20  : 31  ; 1 John  5 : 11,  12, 13. 

48  Then  said  Jesus  unto  him,  Except  ye  see 
signs  and  wonders,  ye  will  not  believe. 

49  The  nobleman  saith  unto  him,  Sir,  come 
down  ere  my  child  die. 

Why  ought  we  to  believe  in  Jesus  ? Matthew  22  : 16 ; 
Titus  1 : 2,  3. 

What  evidence  did  he  give  of  his  divine  mission? 
Acts  2 : 22. 

What  does  he  require  us  to  believe?  John  14  : 10, 
11 ; 1 John  4 : 14, 16. 


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Ought  we  to  require  signs  and  wonders  to  lead  us  to 
believe  him  ? 1 John  5 : 9,  10. 

What  is  the  blessing  we  get  by  believing  him  ? John 
5 : 24. 

How  did  this  nobleman  show  his  faith  ? James  1 : 6, 
3,  4 ; 1 Timothy  2:8;  Matthew  9 : 28. 

50  Jesus  saith  unto  him,  Go  thy  way;  thy 
son  liveth.  And  the  man  believed  the  word 
that  Jesus  had  spoken  unto  him,  and  he  went 
his  way. 

How  did  Jesus  know  that  the  man’s  son  was  living  ? 
1 Samuel  2 : 6,  7. 

What  did  the  nobleman  believe?  What  evidence 
did  he  give  of  his  faith  ? 

What  does  the  Lord  say  they  who  believe  in  him  are 
like  ? Luke  6 : 47,  48. 

Why  have  not  men  life  in  him  ? J ohn  5 : 40. 

What  does- he  say  of  those  who  truly  believe  in  him? 
John  10  : 27,  28. 

51  And  as  he  was  now  going  dowm,  his  ser- 
vants met  him,  and  told  him,  saying,  Thy  son 
liveth. 

52  Then  inquired  he  of  them  the  hour  when 
he  began  to  amend.  And  they  said  unto  him, 
Yesterday  at  the  seventh  hour  the  fever  left 
him. 

Where  was  this  man  now  going  ? How  long  had  he 
been  absent  from  home?  Vs.  52. 

What  is  the  Lord’s  promise  of  an  answer  to  prayer? 
Isaiah  65  : 24. 

What  blessings  does  he  give  to  those  who  ask  him  ? 
Isaiah  64  : 4. 

Is  he  always  ready  to  hear  us  ? Isaiah  30  : 18. 

What  account  did  the  servants  give  of  this  child’s 
recovery  ? 

53  So  the  father  knew  that  it  was  at  the  same 


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hour,  in  the  which  Jesus  said  unto  him,  Thy 
son  liveth  : and  himself  believed,  and  his  whole 
house. 

54  This  is  again  the  second  miracle  that 
Jesus  did,  when  he  was  come  out  of  Judea 
into  Galilee. 

What  did  the  father  know  about  this  recovery  which 
the  servants  did  not  know  ? 

In  what  did  the  trial  of  his  faith  result  ? 1 Peter 

1 : 7. 

How  long  was  he  required  to  wait  before  he  gained 
the  knowledge  of  this  result  ? 

How  long  ought  we  to  wait  contentedly  ? Habakkuk 
2:3;  Psalm  130  : 5-8. 

What  is  the  blessing  on  those  who  wait  for  him? 
Isaiah  40  : 31. 

What  blessing  did  the  man  get  in  his  house,  besides 
the  healing  of  his  son  ? Vs.  53. 

What  was  the  first  miracle  which  he  performed  in 
Galilee  ? John  2:11. 

What  did  he  manifest  in  these  miracles  ? John  2:11. 

What  was  his  glory  ? John  1 : 14  ; John  17  : 5,  24. 


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LESSON  LI. 

TWENTY-SECOND  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY, 

St.  Matthew  18  : 21-85. 

THE  MERCIFUL  KING  AND  THE  UNMERCIFUL  SERVANT. 

Wliat  is  the  Gospel  for  this  day  ? 

What  does  it  describe  ? 

21  Then  came  Peter  to  him,  and  said,  Lord, 
how  oft  shall  my  brother  sin  against  me,  and 
I forgive  him  ? till  seven  times  ? 

22  Jesus  saith  unto  him,  I say  not  unto  thee, 
Until  seven  times : but,  Until  seventy  times 
seven. 

What  number  of  times  is  specified  here  ? 

Did  the  Lord  mean  to  say  that  we  must  forgive  each 
other  no  more  than  this  ? 

What  amount  of  sins  does  he  freely  forgive  ? Ezra 
9:6;  Isaiah  1 : 18  ; Micah  7 : 18,  19. 

How  merciful  does  he  say  we  must  he  ? Luke  6 : 35, 
36. 

23  Therefore  is  the  kingdom  of  heaven 
likened  unto  a certain  king  which  would  take 
account  of  his  servants. 

24  And  when  he  had  begun  to  reckon,  one 
was  brought  unto  him  which  owed  him  ten 
thousand  talents. 

25  But  forasmuch  as  he  had  not  to  pay,  his 
lord  commanded  him  to  be  sold,  and  his  wife 
and  children,  and  all  that  he  had,  and  payment 
to  be  made. 


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By  what  story  did  the  Lord  here  make  this  duty 
plain  to  them  ? 

Ten  thousand  talents  would  he  equal  to  ten  millions 
of  dollars. 

What  did  he  mean  to  teach  by  this  immense  amount  ? 
Psalm  38  : 4 ; Psalm  143  : 2 ; Romans  3 : 19. 

What  was  to  be  the  sentence  upon  this  debtor  ? • 

Could  he  hope  to  pay  the  debt  ? Psalm  49  : 6,  7,  8 ; 
Galatians  3 : 10. 

26  The  servant  therefore  fell  down,  and  wor- 
shipped him,  saying,  Lord,  have  patience  with 
me,  and  I will  pay  thee  all. 

27  Then  the  lord  of  that  servant  was  moved 
with  compassion,  and  loosed  him,  and  forgave 
him  the  debt. 

What  did  this  man  propose  to  do  ? 

Lan  sinful  men  ever  pay  their  debt  to  God  ? Gala- 
tians 3 : 11,  22. 

How  are  we  to  find  forgiveness  ? Proverbs  28  : 13. 

Who  has  paid  our  debt  for  us  ? 2 Corinthians  5 : 21 ; 
1 Timothy  2 : 5,  6. 

What  did  the  lord  of  this  servant  do  ? 

What  does  the  Lord  mean  to  teach  us  by  this  ? Isaiah 
43  : 25  ; 44  : 22  ; J eremiah  50  : 20. 

28  But  the  same  servant  went  out,  and  found 
one  of  his  fellow-servants,  which  owed  him  an 
hundred  pence : and  he  laid  hands  on  him,  and 
took  him  by  the  throat,  saying,  Pay  me  that 
thou  owest. 

29  And  his  fellow-servant  fell  down  at  his 
feet,  and  besought  him,  saying,  Have  patience 
with  me,  and  I will  pay  thee  all. 

What  character  did  this  man  display  ? Roman's  1 : 31. 

Is  God  ever  unmerciful  ? Hosea  11  : 9 ; Malaclii 
3:6;  Isaiah  55  : 7,  8. 


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How  much  did  liis  fellow-servant  owe  liim  ? Ten 
thousand  talents  was  more  than  six  hundred  thousand 
times  as  much  as  an  hundred  pence. 

Why  has  God  made  men  so  much  to  differ  in  their 
earthly  wealth  ? 1 Timothy  6 : 17-19  ; James  1 : 9-11. 

30  And  he  would  not : but  went  and  cast 
him  into  prison,  till  he  should  pay  the  debt. 

31  So  when  his  fellow-servants  saw  what 
was  done,  they  were  very  sorry,  and  came  and 
told  unto  their  lord  all  that  was  done. 

Ought  not  men  to  pay  their  debts  ? Romans  13  : 8 ; 
Leviticus  19  : 13. 

Ought  men  to  be  oppressive  in  exacting  the  debts  of 
those  who  are  poor?  Nehemiah  10  : 31 ; 1 Corinthians 
6 : 6-8. 

What  does  the  Lord  say  of  such  pity  for  the  poor  ? 
Proverbs  19  : 17  ; Malachi  3:5;  Deuteronomy  24  : 12, 13. 

32  Then  his  lord,  after  that  he  had  called 
him,  said  unto  him,  O thou  wicked  servant,  I 
forgave  thee  all  that  debt,  because  thou  de- 
sired st  me : 

33  Shouldest  not  thou  also  have  had  com- 
passion on  thy  fellow-servant,  even  as  I had 
pity  on  thee  ? 

Who  will  call  us  to  account  at  last  ? 2 Corinthians 
5 : 10. 

What  mercy  has  he  showed  to  us  ? Hebrews  10  : 12- 
14  ; Romans  5 : 6-8. 

What  does  he  require  of  us  ? Ephesians  4 : 32  ; 
Matthew  6 : 14,  15. 

How  merciful  should  we  try  to  be  ? Luke  6 : 35,  36. 

34  And  his  lord  was  wroth,  and  delivered 
him  to  the  tormentors,  till  he  should  pay  all 
that  wTas  due  unto  him. 


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35  So  likewise  shall  my  heavenly  Father  do 
also  unto  you,  if  ye  from  your  hearts  forgive 
not  every  one  his  brother  their  trespasses. 

Will  God  call  us  all  in  judgment  before  him  ? Rev- 
elation 20  : 11-13. 

What  will  then  be  the  reward  of  all?  Revelation 
22  : 11, 14. 

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LESSON  LII. 

TWENTY-THIRD  SUIDAY  APTES  TEINITI, 

St.  Matthew  22  : 15-22. 

THE  TEMPTING  OF  JESUS  WITH  THE  TRIBUTE  MONEY 

What  is  the  Gospel  for  this  day? 

What  does  it  describe  ? - 

15  Then  went  the  Pharisees,  and  took  coun- 
sel how  they  might  entangle  him  in  his  talk. 

What  did  these  Pharisees  wish  to  do  ? 

* What  was  their  object  in  this  attempt  ? Luke  20  : 20. 

Wrliat  did  they  desire  the  Roman  governor  to  do 
with  him  ? John  11  : 47-50. 

1 6 And  they  sent  out  unto  him  their  disciples 
wTith  the  Herodians,  saying,  Master,  we  know 
that  thou  art  true,  and  teachest  the  way  of 
God  in  truth,  neither  carest  thou  for  any  man  : 
for  thou  regardest  not  the  person  of  men. 

Were  these  men  sincere  in  their  expressions?  Luke 
20  : 20  ; Psalm  35  : 15,  10. 

What  were  they  in  fact?  Psalm  35  : 11, 12  ; Jere- 
miah 20  : 10. 

Would  they  be  allowed  to  succeed?  Jeremiah  20:11 ; 
Micah  7 : 8,  9. 

17  Tell  us  therefore,  What  thinkest  thou? 
Is  it  lawful  to  give  tribute  unto  Caesar,  or  not  ? 

Who  was  the  Caesar  here  referred  to  ? 

Who  was  the  emperor  of  Rome  at  the  birth  of  Jesus  ? 
Luke  2 : 1. 

Who  was  the  Roman  emperor  when  Jesus  had  be- 
come a man  ? Luke  3 : 1. 

What  was  tribute  ? Matthew  17  : 24-26. 


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Was  this  tribute  considered  a dishonor?  1 Kino-s 
9 : 20,  21 ; Genesis  49  : 15  ; Proverbs  12  : 24. 

18  But  Jesus  perceived  their  wickedness, 
and  said,  Why  tempt  ye  me,  ye  hypocrites  ? 

19  Show  me  the  tribute  money.  And  they 
brought  unto  him  a penny. 

Did  they  succeed  in  deceiving  Jesus  ? 

Could  any  one  deceive  him  ? Revelation  2 : 23  : 
Psalm  139  : 1-4. 

Did  the  Jews  object  to  this  tribute  ? John  8 : 33. 

What  did  Paul  say  was  the  Christian  duty  in  refer- 
ence to  tribute  ? Romans  13  : 5,  6,  7. 

What  did  the  Lord  ask  them  to  show  him  ? 

Was  this  a Jewish  or  a Roman  coin  ? 

What  was  the  Jewish  tribute  money  ? Exodus 
30  : 12, 13. 

20  And  he  saith  unto  them,  Whose  is  this 
image  and  superscription  ? 

What  do  the  figure  and  inscription  on  a coin  show  ? 

If  we  belong  to  Christ,  whose  image  and  inscription 
shall  we  bear?  Galatians  6 : 17 ; 2 Timothy  2 : 19  ; 2 
Corinthians  3 : 18. 

What  likeness  did  the  apostles  display  ? Acts  4 : 13  ; 
2 Corinthians  4 : 10. 

What  is  the  blessed  hope  set  before  all  who  love 
him?  Psalm  17:  15. 

21  They  say  unto  him,  Caesar’s.  Then  saith 
he  unto  them,  Render  therefore  unto  Caesar 
the  things  which  are  Caesar’s ; and  unto  God, 
the  things  that  are  God’s. 

22  When  they  had  heard  these  words,  they 
marvelled,  and  left  him,  and  went  their  way. 

Whose  image  did  they  say  was  on  this  coin  ? 

What  did  the  Lord  reply  to  them  ? 

If  they  were  subject  unto  Caesar,  ought  they  not  to 
pay  his  tribute  ? Titus  3 : 1,  2 ; 1 Timothy  2:1,2. 


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What  was  the  appeal  of  Paul  before  Festus  ? Acts 
25  : 8-12. 

While  they  rendered  tribute  to  Csesar,  what  did  he 
ay  they  must  give  to  God  ? 

What  are  the  things  that  are  God’s  Ezekiel  ? 18:4; 
Proverbs  23  : 26 ; 1 Chronicles  16  : 8-10  ; Malachi 
3 : 8-10. 

What  effect  had  the  Lord’s  words  upon  these  men  ? 

When  Jesus  was  a child  in  the  temple,  what  is  said 
of  him  ? Luke  2 : 47  ; Luke  2 : 52. 

What  does  Paul  call  the  Saviour?  1 Corinthians 
1 : 24. 

W'hat  is  he  made  to  us  ? 1 Corinthians  1 : 30,  31. 


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LESSON  LIII. 

TWENTY-FOUETH  SUNDAY  AFTEE  TEINITY, 

St.  Matthew  9 : 18-2o. 

TKE  RAISING  OF  THE  RULER’S  DAUGHTER,  AND  THE 
HEALING  OF  THE  WOMAN  LONG  DISEASED. 

What  is  the  Gospel  for  this  day  ? 

What  is  its  subject  ? 

18  While  Jesus  spake  these  things  unto  them, 
behold,  there  came  a certain  ruler,  and  wor- 
shipped him,  saying,  My  daughter  is  even  now 
dead:  but  come  and  lay  thy  hand  upon  her, 
and  she  shall  live. 

Of  what  was  this  man  a ruler?  Mark  5 : 22;  Luke 
8 : 41. 

What  did  he  do  when  he  came  to  Jesus?  Mark 
5 : 22  ; Luke  8 : 41. 

What  is  it  here  said  that  he  did  ? 

Did  Jesus  forbid  his  worship  ? 

What  had  Jesus  said  about  worship  ? Matthew  4 : 10. 
Who  then  was  Jesus  ? Isaiah  9:6. 

What  did  this  believe  concerning  Jesus  ? Isaiah 
25  : 9. 

19  And  Jesus  arose,  and  followed  him,  and 
so  did  his  disciples. 

What  evidence  have  you  here  that  Jesus  approved 
his  worship  ? 

Who  is  always  with  us  if  we  truly  love  him  ? Mat- 
thew 28  : 20. 

May  we  go  to  him  in  every  trouble  ? Matthew  11  : 28. 
What  is  said  of  the  faith  of  those  who  have  never 
seen  him  ? John  20  : 29  ; 1 Peter  1 : 8,  9. 


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20  And,  behold,  a woman  which  was  diseas- 
ed with  an  issue  of  blood  twelve  years,  came 
behind  him,  and  touched  the  hem  of  his  gar- 
ment : 

21  For  she  said  within  herself,  If  I may  but 
touch  his  garment,  I shall  be  whole. 

What  is  elsewhere  said  of  this  woman  ? Mark 
5 : 25-28. 

By  what  title  did  the  Lord  call  himself  to  Moses  ? 
Exodus  15  : 26. 

Is  he  willing  to  heal  all  our  sufferings  ? Jeremiah 

8 : 21,  22. 

What  does  he  say  of  our  sins  ? Psalm  38  : 3,  4 ; 
Psalm  55  : 22. 

To  whom  are  we  to  go  with  all  our  need  ? Isaiah 
55  : 6,  7. 

Did  this  woman  thus  seek  him  ? 

22  But  Jesus  turned  him  about,  and  when 
he  saw  her,  he  said,  Daughter,  be  of  good 
comfort ; thy  faith  had  made  thee  whole.  And 
the  woman  was  made  whole  from  that  hour. 

Did  she  seek  successfully  ? Mark  5 : 29-83. 

What  did  Jesus  say  to  her  ? 

Will  he  always  receive  those  who  thus  come  to  him  ? 
Psalm  85  : 8,  9. 

How  did  her  faith  make  her  win  ° Psalm  34  : 22  ; 
Isaiah  12  : 2 ; Mark  11  : 24. 

Will  it  always  he  so  to  those  who  believe  in  Jesus  ? 
1 Peter  2 : 6 ; 1 Peter  1 : 4,  5. 

23  And  when  Jesus  came  into  the  ruler’s 
house,  and  saw  the  minstrels  and  the  people 
making  a noise, 

24  He  said  unto  them,  Give  place : for  the 
maid  is  not  dead,  but  sleepeth.  And  they 
laughed  him  to  scorn. 


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THE  GOSPELS. 


Why  were  tlie  people  making  a noise  ? Ecclesiastes 
12  : 5 ; ‘ ' ~ “ 


Whai 
Wha 
Wha 
those  w 
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; John 


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How  did  unbelieving  men  receive  tins  doctrine  of  the 
Gospel  ? Acts  17  : 18,  32 ; Acts  25  : 19. 

How  did  the  people  receive  the  Saviour’s  words  in 
this  place  ? 


25  But  when  the  people  were  put  forth,  he 
went  in,  and  took  her  by  the  hand,  and  the 
maid  arose. 

26  And  the  fame  hereof  went  abroad  into 
all  that  land. 

Whom  did  Jesus  permit  to  go  in  with  him  ? Mark 
5 : 40. 

What  had  he  previously  said  to  the  father  ? Mark 
5 : 35,  36. 

How  does  he  tell  us  to  seek  him  ? Matthew  6:6. 

If  we  love  him,  what  does  he  say  he  will  do  for  us  ? 
John  14  : 23. 

He  raised  this  girl  from  the  dead.  Can  he  raise  others 
also  ? John  5 : 21,  25  ; John  11  : 25,  26. 


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